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Tamil Nadu boosts govt employees Dearness Allowance by 2 percent amid rising living costs
Economy
Published on 14 May 2026
A modest hike, but it changes pay packets
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance for state government employees and teachers. The increase is set to provide relief and a salary boost to lakhs of workers as living costs continue to rise, even as it is expected to add to the financial burden on the state exchequer.
- 2% Dearness Allowance hike announced for employees and teachers
- Will raise take-home pay for lakhs of beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu
- Higher allowance may increase pressure on the state exchequer
- Move comes amid ongoing inflation-related cost concerns
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