UP govt announces 3% hike in Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief ahead of Diwali; CM Yogi extends congratulations to employees, pensioners

October 17, 2025 10:02 AM

UP govt announces 3% hike in Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief ahead of Diwali; CM Yogi extends congratulations to employees, pensioners

In a festive gesture ahead of Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state employees and pensioners. The rates have been raised from 55% to 58%, effective July 1, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. 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 ...

UP govt announces 20 percent reservation for Agniveers in police, PAC recruitment

June 3, 2025 4:24 PM

UP govt announces 20 percent reservation for Agniveers in police, PAC recruitment

In a major step to support Agniveers after their short-term military service, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a 20 percent reservation for them in recruitment for various posts in the state police force and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday. According to the official statement, the reservation will apply to recruitment in categories such as constable (civil police), constable P...