Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday announced a 5 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners. The announcement was made in the Legislative Assembly soon after the State Budget for the financial year 2026–27 was presented by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy.
The Chief Minister informed the House that the revised DA and DR will come into effect from April 1, 2026. The decision is expected to provide financial relief to a large number of beneficiaries across the state.
According to the Chief Minister, the enhancement in DA and DR will benefit a total of 1,02,563 state government employees as well as 81,020 pensioners and family pensioners. The move has been seen as an important step toward supporting government staff and retired employees amid rising living expenses.
Dr. Saha said the implementation of the hike will require an additional expenditure of around ₹500 crore annually from the state exchequer. Despite the financial burden on the government, he emphasized that the welfare of employees and pensioners remains a priority for the administration.
Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister stated that the government recognizes the contribution of employees who are actively involved in implementing various development programmes and public welfare initiatives across the state. He also acknowledged the role of pensioners who have served the government in the past and continue to rely on pension benefits for their livelihood.
Dr. Saha noted that the decision was taken even though the state faces financial constraints. However, he said the government is committed to extending support to its workforce and retired citizens, considering the rising cost of living and the need to provide economic relief.
The announcement was welcomed by employees and pensioners, many of whom believe that the increase in DA and DR will help them manage household expenses more effectively.
With the revised rates set to be implemented from April 2026, beneficiaries are expected to start receiving the enhanced payments in the new financial year.
