Cabinet clears DA hike and extends PMGSY III deadline to fund rural roads

Published on 24 April 2026

A 2% DA jump plus an ₹83000 crore rural road push

The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance for central government employees and dearness relief for pensioners, aiming to cushion rising inflation. It has also extended the validity of PMGSY-III and increased funding, with an outlay of over ₹83,000 crore to accelerate rural road development and connectivity.

2% DA and dearness relief increase approved
Move targets inflation pressure on pay and pensions
PMGSY-III validity extended
Over ₹83,000 crore earmarked for rural roads

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Cabinet clears DA hike and extends PMGSY III deadline to fund rural roads

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