Assam Cabinet Approves DA Increase and Dibrugarh Development Initiative
Assam Cabinet approves DA hike, Rs 500-crore Dibrugarh development push
The Economic Times
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The Assam Cabinet has raised the Dearness Allowance for state employees and pensioners from 58% to 60%, benefiting over 800,000 individuals. Additionally, a Rs 500 crore budget has been allocated for the development of Dibrugarh as the Second State Capital, along with other amendments to education and MLA funds.
- 01The Dearness Allowance (DA) increase will benefit over 800,000 state government employees and pensioners.
- 02Dibrugarh will be designated as the Second State Capital Region, covering a 20 km radius around the Dibrugarh Capital Complex.
- 03A Rs 500 crore fund will be allocated for infrastructure development in the Dibrugarh region.
- 04The MLALAD allocation per MLA will increase from Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore for FY 2026-27, and to Rs 2 crore from FY 2027-28.
- 05Amendments to the Assam Secondary Education Service Rules will facilitate promotions for Grade IV employees.
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In a recent cabinet meeting, the Assam government approved an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state employees and pensioners from 58% to 60%. This adjustment will positively impact over 800,000 individuals, providing immediate financial relief. Additionally, the cabinet has designated Dibrugarh as the Second State Capital Region, establishing the Second State Capital Region Development Authority (SCRDA-D) to oversee development plans within a 20 km radius of the Dibrugarh Capital Complex. A budget of Rs 500 crore will be allocated for infrastructure development in this new capital region. Other significant decisions include raising the MLALAD allocation for MLAs from Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, with plans for further increases in subsequent years. The cabinet also approved amendments to the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialised Schools) Service Rules to improve promotion procedures for Grade IV employees to Grade III positions.
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The DA increase will enhance the financial stability of over 800,000 government employees and pensioners, while the Dibrugarh development initiative aims to boost local infrastructure and economic growth.
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