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The Financial Express article discusses a 3% hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees. This increase raises it to 45%. Some state government employees see larger increases of up to 9%. The difference stems from varying inflation metrics and state-specific decisions to manage local economic conditions. The article examines how these disparities relate to wider fiscal strategies. It also looks at the effect on public sector workers’ purchasing power in various regions.
