The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has issued a notification announcing a 3.64% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The increased DA will be applicable retrospectively from January 1, 2023. This decision follows a recent announcement of DA earlier this year, offering further financial relief to government staff.
In addition, the Endowments Department has issued orders enhancing gratuity for Archakas (temple priests) and department employees from ₹4 lakh to ₹8 lakh. The government has also introduced new welfare schemes for Archakas under the Archaka Welfare Fund, including provisions for education, healthcare, marriage and upanayanam grants, funeral expenses, gratuity, and financial aid for disabilities. These moves aim to improve the livelihoods and welfare of both state employees and temple workers.