UP Raises Dearness Allowance by 5% for Government Employees Ahead of Diwali

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The Uttar Pradesh government has increased dearness allowance by 5 percent ahead of the Diwali festival. The revision will apply to regular state government employees. Full-time staff at aided educational and technical institutions, urban local bodies, and acting employees are also covered. Employees drawing salaries under the UGC pay scale will likewise receive the benefit.

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