<h1>Government raises Dearness Allowance and Relief by 3 percentage points to 58% effective July 1, 2025, costing Rs 10,083.96 crore</h1> The central government has increased Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 3 percentage points, raising the rate from 55% to 58% of basic pay/pension effective July 1, 2025; the adjustment applies to approximately 49.19 lakh central employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The measure, implemented under the accepted formula from the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, imposes an estimated annual fiscal cost of Rs 10,083.96 crore to the exchequer. The change alters recurring pay and pension liabilities from the stated effective date.