New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 4 per cent increase in the cost of Dearness allowances for government employees and pensioners.
The increase in the cost of Dearness allowances (DL) for employees and for pensioners will take effect from January 1 last year. In view of the rise in prices, the Cabinet has taken this important decision to increase the current 18 per cent inflation rate by another 4 per cent.
