Overview
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a three-percentage-point hike from 55% to 58% for state employees, teachers, pensioners and family pensioners.
- The revision takes effect from July 1, 2025, with the higher rate to appear in salaries and pensions after implementation.
- Nearly 16 lakh beneficiaries are expected to gain from the enhancement across government departments and schools.
- The state estimates an additional annual expenditure of Rs 1,829 crore and says the required funds will be provided.
- The decision matches the Union government's latest DA revision and follows calls from employees’ unions for parity to address living costs.