Dearness allowance increased for 21 lakh workers in Madhya Pradesh

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Dearness allowance increased for 21 lakh workers in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh Labor Department has increased the dearness allowance (DA) of 21 lakh workers by ₹50 per month. The revised DA is effective from October 1, 2024, based on a 2-point increase in the average consumer price index from January to June 2024. This decision comes after the Indore Bench of the High Court ruled on a petition challenging the minimum wage of workers. Following the verdict, the Labor Department has issued an order to ensu…