Jammu and Kashmir government announces DA hike for 7th and 6th Pay Commission employees and pensioners. Arrears from January 2025, salary increase from July. Over 7 lakh people to benefit.
A Financial Breeze Amid Inflation Storm
The whole Jammu and Kashmir have felt a wave of financial relief with government has by announcement fixed Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees & pensioners of the state. As household budgets buckle under inflation this increase is a welcome reprieve, more importantly it’s real, the timing of it so perfectly and it comes with money.
DA Raised for 7th Pay Commission Employees.
2% increments are now in store for DA of the employees under the 7th pay commission. That brings the current rate of 53% up to and over 55%. In fact, sweeter yet is that time travel karma — this applies from 2025 Jan onwards. This means that in June, employees are entitled to a DA arrear lump sum for 5 months at that time. Revised DA will be effective in a monthly salary from July 2025.
6th Pay Commission Pensioners Get a Bigger Push
The government has also been generous to the hands below 6th pay commission Their DA/DR increased from 246% to 252% — a very clean 6% bump. A jump in this case will be immediate too, from July 1, but only applies to pensions and family pensions — designed to help out retired employees and their families.
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Over 7 Lakh Beneficiaries Will Feel the Impact
J&K state has approximately 4.5 lakh government employees and around 2.38 Lakh pensioners till date. Coming to figure, this would amount to more than 7 lakh citizens who would directly benefit from the hike. The ripples of that income bump to so many people will run through local markets and rural shopping spots, all the way the blocks in urban areas.
Not the First, But Still Special
This is not going to be a one-off bonus. This was announced earlier, 3% hike for 7th Pay Commission staff in January 2024. 6th pay commission workers got 7% hike in march The trend continues — this decision is a glimmer of hope for working families and pensioners grappling with inflation.
A Timely Move That Warms Every Pocket
Prices spike essentials get more expensive to obtain and then this DA hike is not only about the money : It’s about respect, have a little more comfort or just increased monthly income. For thousands of folks on fixed incomes, July 2025 will not be just rainy. It will deliver relief.
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