The Mizoram government has approved a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees, raising the rate from 40 per cent to 44 per cent of basic pay with effect from November 1. The decision was finalised during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, a senior official confirmed. Along with the latest revision, the cabinet has also cleared an additional 2 per cent hike that will come into effect from April 1 next year. With this, the DA for state employees will reach 46 per cent in April 2026.
Officials pointed out that although the increase will provide significant relief to government employees, the state still lags behind the central government, where employees currently receive around 53 per cent DA. The previous revision in Mizoram came in October 2023, when the allowance was raised from 36 per cent to 40 per cent. This fresh revision, officials said, is part of the government’s efforts to ease the rising cost-of-living burden on its workforce.
In another key decision, the Council of Ministers approved a special incentive allowance for police personnel in the assistant sub-inspector rank and below who are serving with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on deputation. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-corruption efforts and encouraging personnel posted in sensitive assignments. The Mizoram government hopes that the revised allowances will boost the morale of employees across departments while ensuring improved service delivery in the coming months.
