Gujarat raises death-cum-retirement gratuity by 25% and hikes dearness allowance by 3% for state employees.

The Gujarat government has increased the death-cum-retirement gratuity for state employees by 25%, raising the maximum limit to Rs 25 lakh, effective January 1, 2024. Additionally, a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 53% of basic pay has been announced for nearly 9 lakh employees and pensioners, taking effect retroactively from July 1, 2024. The changes will cost the state an additional Rs 53.13 crore annually.

December 04, 2024
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