10% increase in DA w.e.f. 1.7.2010

All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 value has been released by Labour Bureau. The value of the index stands at 174 level. As such, the Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees will be raised 10% and total of 45% (35% + 10%). 

Based on this index, there is an increase of 10% in the DA . Present DA rate from 1.1.2010 is 35%. Increase with effect from July 2010 is 10%.

Month	All India Index	% of increase
November 2008	148	21.44
December 2008	147	22.38
January 2009	148	23.39
February 2009	148	24.32
March 2009	148	25.12
April 2009	150	25.98
May 2009	151	26.84
June 2009	153	27.78
July 2009	160	29.00
August 2009	162	30.23
September 2009	163	31.45
October 2009	165	32.67
November 2009	168	34.11
December 2009	169	35.70
January 2010	172	37.43
February 2010	170	39.01
March 2010	170	40.59
April 2010	170	42.03
May 2010	172	43.54
June 2010	174	45.06

Source : Labour Bureau