Rajasthan govt hikes DA by 3 pc to 58 pc for employees, pensionersLast Updated: October 03, 2025, 22:15 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Jaipur, Oct 3 (PTI) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday approved a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and dearness relief for pensioners, raising the rate from 55 per cent to 58 per cent with effect from July 1. The move, announced ahead of Diwali, will benefit nearly 12.40 lakh beneficiaries, including 8 lakh employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners, an official release said. Recommended StoriesThe chief minister approved the Finance Department’s proposal soon after the Centre raised DA for central government staff earlier this week. “On the chief minister’s directions, the state government has promptly cleared the hike for its employees and pensioners without delay," an official statement said. PTI AG AMJ AMJFirst Published: October 03, 2025, 22:15 ISTNews agency-feeds Rajasthan govt hikes DA by 3 pc to 58 pc for employees, pensionersDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.