<h1>Chief Minister approves 3% dearness allowance, orders arrears payout, releases Rs 2,200 crore and pension measures</h1> The state chief minister announced a 3% dearness allowance for employees and pensioners to be credited with October pay and payable in November, with arrears for April-September 2025 to be deposited in October and separate orders to address arrears from July 2023-March 2025. The government will consider a One Pension Scheme after consultations and has released Rs 2,200 crore to secure employee benefits; pensioners received Rs 662.81 crore (gratuity, medical, leave encashment, pension arrears) since 2023 with an additional Rs 70 crore due by year-end. Medical reimbursements are centralized and disbursed weekly. The board was directed to adopt outsourced-employee compensation for accidents and to clear pending promotions.