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Vehushka, March 14, 2024
In a move anticipated to resonate positively with the electorate, the Bhajanlal Sharma administration in Rajasthan has greenlit a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners, just ahead of the impending Lok Sabha elections.
The decision, announced following a state cabinet meeting in Jaipur, marks a strategic alignment with the central government’s policies, benefitting approximately 8 lakh employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners across the state.
#WATCH | Jaipur | Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma says, “From 1st January 2024, dearness allowance will be hiked by 4%, bringing it to 50%. Earlier, state government employees and pensioners were given a 46% dearness allowance. We have hiked it by 4%. This decision will benefit… pic.twitter.com/9SNmIBNcLK
— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2024
“Earlier, state government employees were receiving a 46% dearness allowance. We’ve now escalated it by four percentage points to reach 50%,” remarked Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma during a media briefing post the cabinet deliberations.
Effective January 1st, 2024, the surge in dearness allowance stands at 4%, signifying a substantial relief for the state’s workforce. Chief Minister Sharma elucidated, “The 4% hike in dearness allowance will impose an additional fiscal burden of around ₹1,640 crore on the state government annually.”
Expressing his sentiments on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the Chief Minister iterated the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and public welfare. “Everyone’s support, everyone’s development, everyone’s trust…Our government, dedicated to good governance, has increased the dearness allowance of state employees by 4%, benefiting 8 lakh employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners,” Sharma posted in Hindi.
This initiative has been hailed as a testament to the government’s dedication towards the welfare of its workforce. “Our state employees, symbols of hard work, will reap the benefits of this decision,” the Chief Minister emphasized, underscoring the government’s relentless pursuit of public service.
सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास…
सुशासन को समर्पित हमारी सरकार ने राज्य कर्मचारियों का 4% महंगाई भत्ता बढ़ाया है, इससे 8 लाख कर्मचारियों को और 4 लाख 40 हजार पेंशनर्स को लाभ मिलेगा।
इस निर्णय से कर्मठता के प्रतीक हमारे प्रदेश कर्मचारी लाभान्वित होंगे। ‘मोदी जी की गारंटी’,…
— Bhajanlal Sharma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@BhajanlalBjp) March 14, 2024
The approval of a 4% surge in dearness allowance by the Rajasthan government is poised to have a significant impact on the lives of state employees and pensioners. This move, aligned with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the needs of its workforce and fostering inclusive growth. As the state prepares for the electoral fray, this decision could potentially sway sentiments in favor of the incumbent government, showcasing its responsiveness to the concerns of the populace.
