Madhya Pradesh Government Announces 5% Hike In Dearness Allowance For Employees

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a major relief for its employees by increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) to 5% (total of 55%), bringing it in line with that of central government employees.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav made the announcement at an event organized by the Madhya Pradesh Gazetted Officers Association. 

मध्यप्रदेश शासन के सभी शासकीय कर्मचारियों को केंद्रीय कर्मचारियों के समान ही 55 प्रतिशत महंगाई भत्ता (Dearness Allowance-DA) दिये जाने की घोषणा करता हूं। pic.twitter.com/Ymbv4n104l

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) April 27, 2025

According to the announcement, the DA will be increased by 3% from July 1, 2024, and by an additional 2% from January 1, 2025. This will raise the current DA rate from 50% to 55%.

Employees will receive the arrears in five equal installments, which will be paid between June 2025 and October 2025.

मध्यप्रदेश सरकार के सभी कर्मचारियों को यह बताते हुए मुझे प्रसन्नता हो रही है कि हम महंगाई भत्ता/डियरनेस अलाउंस (DA) केंद्रीय कर्मचरियों के समान 55% कर रहे हैं, जिसमें 01 जुलाई 2024 से 3% एवं 01 जनवरी 2025 से 2% महंगाई भत्ते की अतिरिक्त किस्त स्वीकृत कर रहे हैं, जिससे वर्तमान…

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) April 27, 2025

Discussions on promotions underway

CM Yadav also shared the announcement through his official X handle and wrote, “Your hard work and dedication have helped build a better future for Madhya Pradesh. Ensuring a happy life and a secure future for our employees remains our top priority.”

The Chief Minister also addressed the long-pending issue of employee promotions. He acknowledged that the demand for promotions has been pending since 2016 and assured that the government is making efforts to resolve it soon for all employee categories.

This decision will put an additional burden of ₹175 crore on the state government.

Regarding promotions, Yadav said a cabinet committee has been formed to find a middle ground. Discussions are underway with representatives from various groups of officers to finalize a solution.