Meghalaya: Government employees get early salaries, 3 per cent DA hike before Christmas

Shillong: The Meghalaya government has "showered" its 55,000 employees with an early release of December salaries and a 3 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) hike, bringing their DA from 36% to 39%.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the decision on social media.

He wrote, "Merry Christmas to our team of 55,000 government employees!"

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He further elaborated, "We are pleased to announce that December salaries are being released early. Further DA hike of 3% has been approved."

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This timely financial boost was lauded by the government itself, which stated in a circular that the enhanced DA aims to provide "additional financial support to cope with the challenges posed by inflation and the increasing cost of living."

Recognizing the "invaluable contributions of its workforce," the government reiterated its commitment to "fostering a positive and supportive environment", the CM said.