UP govt announces 3% hike in Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief ahead of Diwali; CM Yogi extends congratulations to employees, pensioners
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“This is a very important thing.” On 01 November 2025 A rate of 55% was achieved. 58% have. It was released once again on March 28. This is a very important event, सुरक्षा और समृद्धि का दीप जलाने… – Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 17, 2025″
Describing the decision as a catalyst for security and prosperity for state government staff and retirees during the festive season, CM Yogi said, “On the occasion of the grand festival of Deepavali, this decision will act as a catalyst to improve the standard of living while lighting the lamp of contentment, security and prosperity in the lives of nearly 28 lakh dedicated workers and retirees. Congratulations to all!”
Earlier, CM Yogi announced a “bonus” for 14.82 lakh state employees before Diwali. The state government will spend Rs 1.022 billion for this. According to reports from the UP CM’s office, bonuses of up to Rs 6,908 per employee will be given based on 30 days’ wages.
However, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday announced a special bonus to nearly six lakh state government employees on the occasion of Diwali.
The bonus will be given to those working at the L-12 salary level or a salary of Rs 4,800 or less, the Prime Minister said. He said every eligible employee will get a maximum special bonus of Rs 6,774. In a post on “This bonus will be given to state government employees working at salary level.” L-12 or grade salary is ₹4800 and below in the pay scale. Each eligible employee will receive a maximum provisional bonus of INR 6774. The benefit of this decision will also accrue to the Panchayat Samiti and District Council employees,” the CM wrote.
Earlier, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had decided to give an interim bonus of up to Rs 7,000 to Class 4 employees to make their Diwali more enjoyable. Around 16,921 Class-4 employees will be given temporary bonus of up to Rs 7,000.
According to the Gujarat CMO, this includes employees working in state cabinet departments, Legislative Assembly Speaker, Whip, Deputy Whip, Deputy Chief Whip, as well as employees working in panchayats, university-affiliated colleges, aid-providing schools and colleges, and Class 4 employees in state government boards and companies where the respective boards or companies do not otherwise provide perks.
