DA hike, July 7 -- Kerala is considering a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees to be disbursed in their August salaries, ahead of Onam festivities, according to a report by Mathrubhumi.

According to official estimates, this move could cost the state exchequer nearly Rs.60 crore in additional expenditure. Onam is during the last week of August this year.

The publication added that the move is aimed at providing financial relief and boost pay for state government employees ahead of the Onam festival in Kerala. It cited available information to report that the additional DA benefit could be disbursed with salaries in August 2026.

An official order is awaited, but the announcement is expected to be an Onam...