Government hikes variable dearness allowance: Here’s what it means for central workers

It will be for scheduled employment in the central sphere and applicable to the establishments under the authority of the central government, railway administration, mines, oil fields, major ports, or any corporation established by the central government. These rates are equally applicable to contract and casual employees/workers.

The government had announced a hike in variable dearness allowance for more than 1.5 crore workers in the central sphere by Rs 105 to Rs 210 per month. The hike, which will be effective from April 1, 2021, will also result in an increase in the rate of minimum wages for central sphere employees and workers. It will be for scheduled employment in the central sphere and applicable to the establishments under the authority of the central government, railway administration, mines, oil fields, major ports, or any corporation established by the central government. These rates are equally applicable to contract and casual employees/workers.