Agartala, Mar 05: Dr. Manik Saha-led Government on Tuesday announced 5 percent DA/DR for the employees and pensioners with effect from January 01, 2024. 

After concluding his Budget speech in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the third day of the Session, the Chief Minister has made this announcement.
This was for the second time that the DA was announced inder the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.
The Chief Minister highlighted the state government's commitment to supporting the employees, even during challenging times such as the Covid-19 pandemic. 
He emphasized that while some governments were compelled to halt salaries, his administration went ahead and announced a DA increment to alleviate the financial burden on employees and pensioners.
"With great pleasure, I announce a 5% DA for government employees and pensioners, reflecting our dedication to their welfare. In the face of adversity, our government has consistently prioritized the well-being of our workforce. This decision will result in an additional expenditure of Rs 500 crores from the government," said Dr Saha.
The Chief Minister underscored the significance of this move, especially considering the substantial impact it will have on the lives of over 1 lakh 600 government employees and 82,000 pensioners.