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News18
5 hours ago
- Business
- News18
DA Hike July 2025: Central Government Employees Likely To Receive 4% Hike In Dearness Allowance
Going by the latest inflation numbers, the July 2025 DA hike for central government employees is likely to be at 4%. 7th Pay Commission: Even as central government employees are awaiting the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, they are likely to receive at least one more dearness allowance (DA) hike under the current 7th Pay Commission. Going by the latest inflation numbers, the July 2025 DA hike for central government employees is likely to be at 4%. The DA hike is announced twice a year in February-March and September-October, with retrospective effect from January and July each year, respectively. It helps employees offset the impact of inflation. The current DA rate stands at 55% after a 2% hike was implemented in March this year. DA is given to government employees, while DR is given to pensioners. The hike in dearness allowance (DA) is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), which is released monthly by the Labour Bureau. The government calculates the DA hike by averaging CPI-IW data for the preceding 12 months, and applying a specific formula under the 7th Pay Commission: The figure 261.42 is the base CPI-IW average (2016 base year) set under the 7th Pay Commission. While CPI-IW data till May 2025 is not fully consolidated, the latest inflation trends give a partial view of price pressures. According to the labour ministry, retail inflation for agricultural and rural labourers (measured via CPI-AL and CPI-RL) cooled in May 2025 to 2.84% and 2.97%, respectively, from over 3.5% in April. CPI-AL and CPI-RL dropped slightly to 1305 and 1319 points, showing a downward trend in rural inflation. Although CPI-AL and CPI-RL are not directly used to calculate DA, they signal broader inflation trends that may be reflected in CPI-IW too. If CPI-IW stabilises or rises modestly in the coming months, the government might approve a DA hike of 3% to 4%, taking the allowance to 58% or 59%. The final hike figure will be known only after CPI-IW data for June 2025 is released — by the end of July. Following this, the Union Cabinet typically approves the new DA rate in September and October, which is paid out with arrears from July. 7th Pay Commission DA Hike: How Much Will Salary Increase? On a 3% DA hike, the salary of the entry-level central government employee, who has a basic salary of around Rs 18,000 per month, will increase nearly Rs 540 per month, effective from July 1, 2025. If somebody's salary is Rs 30,000 per month and has Rs 18,000 as the basic pay, he or she now gets Rs 9,990 as dearness allowance, which is 53 per cent of the basic pay. However, after the expected 3 per cent hike, the employee will get Rs 10,440 per month, which is Rs 540 higher. First Published: July 21, 2025, 16:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
6 hours ago
- Business
- News18
8th Pay Commission: FM To Clarify 8th CPC Formation Delay & Timeline In Parliament Today
Last Updated: The 8th Central Pay Commission will be discussed in Lok Sabha on July 21, 2025. The Finance Ministry will clarify its formation and timeline. 8th Pay Commission: During the Parliament Monsoon Session, the highly anticipated 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) will be discussed in the Lok Sabha on Monday, 21 July 2025. The Finance Ministry is expected to provide key clarifications regarding the formation, structure, and timeline of the commission, an issue of growing concern among public sector workers, according to a Financial Express report. The Parliament Monsoon Season has kicked off today. It will run until August 21. More than six months after the Centre announced the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), there has been little to no progress on the ground. The expected timeline is now slipping, raising concerns among central government employees and officials alike. MPs TR Baalu and Anand Bhadauria have asked the Finance Ministry for updates on the 8th Central Pay Commission, including its status, reasons for delay, and the timeline for appointing its Chairperson and Members, as per FE report. They also sought clarity on the terms of reference and expected implementation of revised pay and pensions. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, with revisions effective from January 1 that year. As per the 10-year cycle, the 8th CPC was expected in 2024–25, but delays have sparked concern among government staff and pensioners amid rising inflation. Over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners have been awaiting further details on the 8th Pay Commssion since the announcement of formation in January 2025. While the effective date of the increased income and pensions is six months away, the Centre has yet to finalized the detailed ToR. The Central government revises the salary of its employees and pensions of its pensioners regularly on the recommendation of the pay commissions in alignment with the rising cost of living. The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are anticipated to be submitted by the end of 2025 and are scheduled to take effect from January 2026, as reported by Ambit Institutional Equities. However, the actual implementation will depend on the completion of the report, its submission to the government, and the approval of its recommendations. The report stated that, following approval, the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations are anticipated to be implemented in FY27, potentially increasing government salaries and pensions by 30-34%. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Nurses' strike enters day 3: Healthcare system under strain in Vidarbha
1 2 3 4 5 Nagpur/Yavatmal: As the indefinite strike by govt nurses entered its third day on Saturday, critical healthcare services across Maharashtra remained in turmoil. In major urban hospitals like Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and Mayo in Nagpur, as well as rural districts such as Yavatmal and Akola, the absence of nursing staff caused widespread disruption, delaying surgeries and forcing relatives to step in for basic patient care. On Saturday, the strike also witnessed a new twist as GMCH authorities issued a circular — based on a DMER directive — warning that newly recruited probationary nurses participating in the strike could face 'break in service' under Rule 43(2) of the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1994. The move created panic among probationers, but state-level leaders of the nurses' union, including president Manisha Shinde and general secretary Sumitra Tote, swiftly assured all members that legal protection would be provided and no employee would be left behind. "This is not just about pay. It's a battle for respect, security, and the future of every nurse. We will not back down," said Shinde, addressing protesting nurses at GMCH. Rural healthcare too feels the pinch in Yavatmal Meanwhile, in Yavatmal district, nursing services in govt hospitals have also come to a halt, further straining rural healthcare delivery. Nurses working as seniors, public health nurses, and instructors are actively participating in the strike. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "The govt must listen. Patients are suffering, yes, but we've been suffering silently for years," said Suresh Madankar, a senior nurse and union representative in Yavatmal. "This strike is our last resort," he added. To manage the crisis, authorities in Nagpur have deployed around 70 nursing students and 40 temporary aides, but their efforts are insufficient given the scale of the disruption. The association maintains that services will not resume unless their core demands — including salary parity under the 7th Pay Commission — are accepted. What Next? As the standoff continues with no fresh dialogue from the govt, the strike threatens to deepen the healthcare crisis across Maharashtra. With both urban and rural hospitals under pressure, the onus now lies on the state authorities to open negotiations and prevent further collapse of essential services.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM assures decision on Old Pension Scheme after committee report
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured govt employees that the state govt will decide on reintroducing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) after receiving a committee's report. Speaking at an event organised by the State Govt Employees' Association to honour talented children of govt employees, he emphasised the importance of delivering govt programmes effectively to the public. The CM urged employees to avoid caste and religious biases, stating such actions dishonour their profession. "Society has a debt to us, as we live on taxpayers' money. We must serve with integrity to repay this debt," he said, encouraging employees to foster a humane and inclusive approach. He stressed that talent is universal and flourishes with opportunity, urging parents and teachers to nurture children's potential with scientific and progressive thinking. The CM also highlighted the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission 's recommendations and assured action on the Arogya Sanjeevini health scheme. "The govt is open to addressing employees' demands," he said, calling on them to ensure welfare programmes reach beneficiaries efficiently.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
ESMA invoked, Karnataka bans transport strike until Dec 31
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has invoked the Karnataka Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), 2013, to prohibit strikes by employees of the state's four road transport corporations from July 1 to December 31. The order comes at a time when the Joint Action Committee of the KSRTC has announced an indefinite strike from August 5, if their demands are not met. The fresh order follows an earlier notification dated December 21, 2024, which had banned strikes from January 1 to June 30, 2025. The new extension now prohibits any form of strike in the state transport corporations for another six months, up to December 31. The order effectively blocks any industrial action or work stoppage by transport employees during the protest. Indefinite hunger strike The Federation of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporations has announced an indefinite hunger protest from July 29, at Freedom Park in Bengaluru and in front of DCs officer in all districts in the state. The protest is being organised to demand the fulfilment of demands that include implementation of equal pay under the 7th Pay Commission from January 1, 2024, payment of 38 months' arrears from January 1, 2020, announcement of labour union elections, and withdrawal of cases filed against employees and their families during the 2020 and 2021 strikes.
