DA, DR hiked to 53%: 9 things central government pensioners must know about latest dearness relief increase

DR hiked to 53%: The government declared a 3% rise in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) at the beginning of this month, raising the total to 53% of the basic salary for central government staff. DA is applicable to current central government employees, while DR is provided to retirees.