Gangtok, March 19 The Sikkim government has announced a 5 per cent increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners, respectively, according to an official notification.
The increase will be effective from July 1, 2025, retrospectively.
According to the revised rates, the DA for employees and DR for pensioners drawing salaries under the pre-revised structure will be increased from 252 per cent to 257 per cent, the financial department circular issued on Wednesday stated.
For employees and pensioners under the revised pay structure, the DA and DR rates will increase from 55 per cent to 58 per cent, the circular added.
These rates will also be applicable to employees appointed on a contract basis.
