Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a two per cent increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for Odisha government employees, raising the rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent.
The revised DA will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2026, according to an official announcement.
The enhanced allowance will be paid in cash along with the salary for May, providing immediate financial relief to employees.
The state government has also increased the temporary increase (TI) for pensioners by two per cent. Pensioners will receive the revised TI amount with their May pension.
The decision is expected to benefit around 8.5 lakh state government employees and pensioners across Odisha.
