7th Pay Commission: 4% DA hike likely for govt employees of this state ahead of Diwali

Here comes a piece of good news for the government employees who are waiting for big hike in their salary. The Uttar Pradesh government is likely to declare a bonanza for its 15 lakh employees and eight lakh pensioners ahead of Diwali as it is likely to hike dearness allowance (DA) by 4 per cent. Reports suggest that the UP government is also expected to announce bonuses for non-gazetted employees.