Cabinet Approves 3% DA Increase: The Union Cabinet has made several key approvals that will bring positive changes to many lives in India. These decisions cover salary support for government workers, better education facilities, stronger farming support, improved crop prices, and upgraded roads in one northeastern state. All these steps aim to help people deal with everyday challenges and build a stronger future for the country.
3% Dearness Allowance Raise Offers Much-Needed Help
The government has increased Dearness Allowance by 3% for central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners. This change starts from July 1, 2025. It will help around 49.19 lakh employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners, which adds up to more than 1.18 crore people in total. The extra amount will cost the government about Rs 10,084 crore every year.
This raise is important because it matches the rise in prices of basic items like food and fuel. Dearness Allowance gets updated twice a year using the Consumer Price Index to keep salaries in line with living costs. Many families rely on this extra money to pay for household needs, school fees, and medical care without too much stress.
New Kendriya Vidyalayas to Bring Better Schooling Closer
The Cabinet has given permission to open 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across different parts of India. The total cost for setting up these schools is around Rs 5,862 crore, spread over nine years starting from 2026-27. Many of these schools will be built in areas that do not have any Kendriya Vidyalayas yet, including special focus districts and tough regions.
These schools will serve about 87,000 students and create close to 4,600 jobs for teachers and staff. They follow good teaching methods and include early learning sections as per new education rules. This expansion will give children in far-off places a chance to get high-quality education and help reduce differences in learning opportunities.
Pulses Self-Reliance Mission to Strengthen Farming
A new six-year plan called the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses has been approved with Rs 11,440 crore. It will run from 2025-26 to 2030-31 and focus on growing more pulses inside the country. The aim is to reach 350 lakh tonnes of production so India depends less on buying from other nations.
About 2 crore farmers will get advantages like better seeds, good storage options after harvest, buying guarantees, and crop types that handle bad weather or insects. This will raise farmers’ earnings, make sure there is enough food supply, and support the goal of making the nation stronger in its own farming. It helps meet the increasing need for pulses in daily meals across homes.
Higher Support Prices for Rabi Crops Aid Rural Families
Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops in the 2026-27 season have gone up to give farmers fair returns. Safflower has the biggest jump of Rs 600 per quintal, while lentil gets Rs 300 more per quintal. Other crops like rapeseed-mustard, gram, barley, and wheat have increases from Rs 160 to Rs 250 per quintal.
These changes help cover higher costs for things like seeds and fertilizers. The support price works as a safety shield when market rates fall suddenly. Farmers can plan better and earn steadily, which improves life in villages and encourages growing important crops like oilseeds and pulses for the country’s needs.
Four-Lane Road Upgrade in Assam for Smoother Travel
A project to widen an 85 km part of National Highway-715 from Kalibor to Numaligarh in Assam into four lanes has been cleared. It will cost Rs 6,957 crore and include special steps to protect animals near Kaziranga National Park. The work will use the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction way.
The new road will make journeys quicker, safer, and easier for moving goods and people. It will help business, tourism, and daily access in the Northeast area. Better links will bring growth to local areas and connect them well with the rest of the country for long-term progress.
Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only. It is based on official announcements and publicly available data. Readers are advised to verify details through official government notifications before making financial or policy-related decisions.
