Variable Dearness Allowance doubled for central govt employees, here’s how much your salary will increase

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Friday (May 21), announced an increase in the variable dearness allowance (variable DA) of temporary central government employees from Rs 105 to Rs 210 per month. 

New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Friday (May 21), announced an increase in the variable dearness allowance (variable DA) of temporary central government employees from Rs 105 to Rs 210 per month.  The decision from the ministry will benefit over 1.5 crore casual workers and will come into effect from April 1, 2021. The step will also increase the minimum wage rate for workers employed with the central government. Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Gangwar said that the step will benefit about 1.50 crore workers engaged in various scheduled employments in the central sphere across the country. “This hike in VDA will support these workers particularly in the current pandemic times”.