<h1>Rajasthan Government Approves 2% Dearness Allowance Hike for State Employees and Pensioners, Effective January 2025</h1> The Rajasthan government has approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners, raising it to 55% effective January 1, 2025. This follows a similar increase by the central government. The decision will benefit approximately 8 lakh employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners, including Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad employees. The increased allowance will be paid with April 2025 salaries in May, while arrears for January-March 2025 will be deposited in employees' General Provident Fund accounts.