In a post shared on X, CM Yogi said, "The Government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief for state employees and pensioners/family pensioners from 55% to 58% effective from 01 July, 2025."
Speaking to reporters, he stated that pensions should ideally be released by the 15th of every month, adding that HRTC needs to rationalise its workforce, especially at the officer level, to control expenditures.
Ahead of Diwali, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced the release of a 3 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners, to be credited with their October salaries and pensions.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for the state government employees receiving benefits under the Sixth and Seventh Pay Commissions, in line with the Central Government's standards, effective from July 1, 2025.
JSMM has appealed to the UN and global leaders over a 65% pension cut in Sindh, calling it economic persecution of retirees. The group demands full pension restoration, relief aid, and accountability, warning of international protests if their demands are ignored.
Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced a significant decision to ensure the financial security of retired employees of the state's Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis. He directed that pensions for these employees will now be credited directly into their
System for Pension Administration - Raksha (SPARSH) has resolved legacy discrepancies--upto the extent of 5.60 lakh out of 6.43 lakh cases (87%)--ensuring protection of entitlements of defence pensioners.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu convened a meeting with the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of State Electricity Board employees, engineers, and pensioners at the Secretariat on Tuesday to address key issues affecting the workforce and the Board's operations.
The gratuity limit enhancement is in line with recommendations from the Government of India's Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare. This move reinforces the Delhi Government's commitment to the financial security and dignity of its retired employees, Minister Sood said.