What is Dearness Allowance (DA)?

Dearness Allowance (DA) is a cost-of-living adjustment paid by governments to their employees and pensioners. It aims to compensate for inflation, ensuring the real value of their salaries and pensions remains stable.

Who is eligible for Dearness Allowance?

Typically, Dearness Allowance is paid to central and state government employees, as well as public sector employees and pensioners in countries like India, to help them cope with rising living costs.

How often is Dearness Allowance revised?

Dearness Allowance is usually revised twice a year, typically in January and July, based on inflation rates and indices like the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW).

What is the difference between Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR)?

DA is paid to serving government employees, while DR is paid to government pensioners. Both serve the same purpose: to mitigate the impact of inflation on their respective incomes.