Central Government likely to approve 7% additional DA Government to increase dearness allowance to 107% The Government is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 107 per cent from the existing 100 per cent, benefiting around 30 lakh Centre’s employees and its 50 lakh pensioners including dependents. “The average rate of retail inflation for industrial workers f … [Read more...] about Central Government likely to approve 7% additional DA