7th Pay Commission: Select govt employees get 9% DA hike on Chhath Puja, check if you’re eligible

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees have received a bumper gift from the telecom company on the day of Chhath Puja. 

New Delhi: On the occasion of Chhath Puja, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees have received a bumper gift from the telecom company. BSNL employees are all set to receive a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike of 9 per cent. 

The increase in DA of BSNL employees has come after the Central government increased the dearness allowance of Central government workers last month, followed by a DA hike by several state governments and state-owned governments. 

According to a report JanSatta, the dearness allowance hike will come into effect starting from November 2021. The telecom firm is also planning to increase the house rent allowance of the employees, thus offering double benefits to employees on Chhath Puja 2021.