Bhagwant Mann Govt Delivers Major Festive Cheer To Over 8 Lakh Employees & Pensioners, Grants 8 per cent DA Hike From September 1

*Enhanced DA To Provide Financial Relief To Over 8 Lakh Employees & Pensioners Across Punjab
*Decision Reflects Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Commitment To Welfare & Financial Well-Being Of Employees, Pensioners
Chandigarh, September 23, 2026: In a major festive gesture for over 8 lakh employees and pensioners across Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has issued a notification granting an 8% enhancement in Dearness Allowance (DA) with effect from September 1, 2026, fulfilling the assurance given to employee representatives and strengthening the government’s commitment to the welfare and financial well-being of its workforce.
Giving details, the Chief Minister’s Office said that the decision reflects the state government’s commitment towards the welfare and financial well-being of its employees and pensioners. “The enhanced DA will provide additional financial support to employees and pensioners at a time when household expenses and the cost of essential commodities have increased,” stated the CMO.
The decision follows a recent meeting between representatives of employee unions and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann at the Chief Minister’s residence, during which various issues concerning employees were discussed in detail, including the demand for enhancement of Dearness Allowance.
The Chief Minister's Office stated, “CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had assured employee representatives that their genuine demands would be considered sympathetically and that the government would take appropriate steps in the interest of employees and pensioners. In keeping with this commitment, the government has now formally notified the decision to grant the 8% enhanced DA.”
The enhanced DA will be applicable from September 1, 2026, and employees will receive the increased amount along with their salary as per the applicable government provisions. Pensioners will also benefit from the enhanced DA as per the relevant rules.
“The decision demonstrates the Bhagwant Mann Government’s approach of maintaining continuous dialogue with employees and addressing their legitimate concerns through constructive engagement,” the CMO stated.
The CMO noted that the notification for the enhanced DA also fulfils the assurance given by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann during his interaction with employee representatives. “The 8% enhancement in DA will bring tangible financial relief to more than 8 lakh employees and pensioners across Punjab and reaffirms the government’s commitment to the welfare and interests of its workforce,” said the CMO.
“The Punjab Government will continue working with a welfare-oriented approach while ensuring that the legitimate concerns of employees and pensioners are addressed in a timely and transparent manner,” affirmed the CMO.