Nov 11- Goa govt has announced an increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for State Government and Family Pensioners with effect from July 1, 2024 in line with similar hike by the Central Govt to its employees. The DR will increase from 50% to 53% of the basic or family pension. “The Dearness Relief @ 53% is to be paid to the pensioners along with with arrears from July 1,2024 to Oct 31, 2024 along with the pension for the month of November 2024,” states a Goa Govt Circular.
