48.66 lakh Central Government employees and 66.55 lakhs pensioners to benefit 2% benefit to cost Rs. 6614.04 crore per annum to exchequer

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved to release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2025 representing an increase of 2% over the existing rate of 53% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs. 6614.04 crore per annum. This will benefit about 48.66 lakh Central Government employees and 66.55 lakhs pensioners.

This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

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Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the spirit of selfless service and compassion
May 06, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that work done with a selfless spirit is the truest form of humanity. He noted that such actions not only bring inner happiness but also contribute to the welfare of society.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam-

“अद्रोहः सर्वभूतेषु कर्मणा मनसा गिरा।
अनुग्रहश्च दानं च शीलमेतत्प्रशस्यते॥”

The Subhashitam conveys that to hold no hatred towards any living being-in thought, word, or deed, to act with compassion towards all, and to give generously-this is regarded as the highest form of conduct.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“निस्वार्थ भाव से किया गया कर्म ही सच्ची मानवता है। इससे आत्मिक खुशी तो मिलती ही है, समाज का भी कल्याण होता है।

अद्रोहः सर्वभूतेषु कर्मणा मनसा गिरा।

अनुग्रहश्च दानं च शीलमेतत्प्रशस्यते॥”