Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Announces 4% DA Hike for State Employees
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 4: In a significant move for state government employees, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) based on central rates, effective from January 1, 2024. This increase will benefit 4.71 lakh Karma Yogis and approximately 4.73 lakh retired employees.
The arrears for the six months from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, will be disbursed in three instalments along with the salary. The difference amount for January and February 2024 will be included in the July 2024 salary, for March and April 2024 in the August 2024 salary, and for May and June 2024 in the September 2024 salary. The state government will disburse a total of Rs 1129.51 crore to settle these arrears.
The Finance Department has been instructed to issue necessary orders to implement this decision.
Meeting with French Ambassador
Earlier, Dr Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. They discussed the strong relations between France and India and explored collaboration opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, and the sports sector, particularly for the 2036 Olympics in Gujarat. The French Ambassador expressed interest in strengthening ties and mentioned that two French business groups announced investments during the Vibrant Summit-2024.
