Tamil Nadu govt increases Pongal festival bonus, announces DA hike by 2%, 16 lakh employees to benefit

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday announced a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees with effect from April 1, 2025, and said this would benefit about 16 lakh employees, teachers, pensioners, and those availing family pension. The latest move from the state government would entail an additional allocation of Rs 1,252 crore annually.

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