Madhya Pradesh Power Employees Receive 5% DA Hike – Revised Allowance Reaches 55% : In a significant move benefiting thousands of power sector employees, the Madhya Pradesh Central Region Power Distribution Company has approved a 5% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its staff under the 7th Pay Commission. With this hike, the total DA has now risen from 50% to 55%.
Key Highlights of the DA Revision:
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Effective Dates:
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3% increase from 1st July 2024
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2% increase from 1st January 2025
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Arrears Payment: The arrears for the period between July 2024 to April 2025 will be disbursed in five equal instalments from May to September 2025.
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Salary Impact: Employees will see the revised DA reflected in their May 2025 salary, payable in June.
Special Provisions:
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Retired/Deceased Employees: Those who retired or passed away between 1st July 2024 and 31st May 2025 will receive their arrears in a lump sum payment.
Earlier DA Hike for State Employees:
This follows a similar 5% DA increase (3% from July 2024 + 2% from January 2025) for 7.5 lakh state government employees and pensioners announced in April 2025. Pensioners will receive a 3% DR benefit from March 2025, along with arrears in instalments.
Conclusion:
The move is expected to provide financial relief to employees amid rising inflation. The staggered payment of arrears ensures smoother processing while benefiting a large workforce.
Why This Matters:
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Boosts disposable income for employees.
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Aligned with inflation trends to support livelihoods.
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Timely disbursement ensures minimal delays.
This update has been fact-checked against official announcements for accuracy. Stay tuned for further updates on government benefits for employees.