With the latest increase, the total DA will rise to 50%. According to the government, the decision will benefit around 8 lakh employees and pensioners across the state.
Higher DA to Reflect in October Salary
The Punjab government said employees will begin receiving the benefit of the increased DA with their October salary. The 8% increase is expected to be implemented in two instalments of 4% each.
Following the meeting Mann said the discussions with employee and pensioner representatives were positive. He described government employees as an important part of the Punjab government’s extended family and said their concerns would be addressed through dialogue.
Old Pension Scheme and Other Pending Issues Discussed
The meeting also covered several long-pending issues concerning government employees. These included the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), salaries during the probation period, and issues related to ASHA workers and Mid-Day Meal workers.
The punjab government and employee organisations are expected to hold another meeting in the first week of October to discuss possible long-term solutions to these issues.