DA Hike 2025: Did Diwali 2025 bring the biggest good news for the employees of Uttarakhand? Announcement of DA increase and bonus brings a package of happiness in the pockets of 2.5 lakh government employees, know how much they will get and who will get the benefit.
Uttarakhand Diwali Bonus Announcement: Diwali is going to prove to be full of happiness for the employees of Uttarakhand even before 2025. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given a big gift to the state employees. The government has announced to increase the dearness allowance (DA) of more than 2.5 lakh government employees from 55% to 58%. Along with this, Diwali bonus has also been announced.
What is the bonus limit and who will get it?
You must be wondering who will get the benefit of this bonus and how much amount will be given?
- Non-gazetted employees whose grade pay is up to Rs 4800 will get a bonus of up to Rs 6,908.
- Daily wage and casual category employees will be given a bonus of up to Rs 1,200.
- The bonus will be paid from July 1 to October 31, 2025.
Happiness is clearly visible on the faces of the employees due to this decision. Employees are seeing this as positive thinking and respect of the government towards them.
Are DA and bonus only the reason for happiness?
The Uttarakhand government has relaxed the dearness allowance as well as the promotion standards of the employees. This means that now more employees will get the benefit of promotion. The promotion quota of Anganwadi workers has also been increased. Apart from this, the government has also announced productivity unlinked ad-hoc bonus.
When will this bonus reach the pockets of the employees?
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given clear instructions to the Finance Department that bonus and DA should be paid on time, so that this amount can reach the accounts of the employees before Diwali.
Is this step just economic relief or something more?
More than 2.5 lakh employees of the state and their families will benefit from this decision. Employee organizations have welcomed this decision and called it the biggest gift of Diwali. The question arises whether these steps of the government are to boost the morale of the employees and motivate them more?
Why was this announcement given so soon?
Before a big festival like Diwali, this decision of the government will not only provide financial relief to the employees but will also act as enthusiasm and inspiration. This will increase the morale of the employees and they will engage in their work with more enthusiasm.