Archive · 2 Oct 2025
West Bengal Employees Plan Protest Over DA Disparity
Imagine two groups of workers: one working for the central government, and another for the West Bengal government.
The central government workers are getting more money as a 'Dearness Allowance' to help with the cost of living.
The West Bengal government workers are getting much less, causing a big gap.
The workers are unhappy and planning to protest after the holidays to ask for more money.
The government says they have the right to decide salaries.
The workers believe they should be paid the same way as central government employees.
Central government employees to receive 58% DA; West Bengal employees receive 18%.
The gap between DA rates is now as high as 40%.
The United Forum of State Government Employees is organizing a protest after the holidays.
The Supreme Court had directed the West Bengal government to pay 25% of DA arrears.
The state government filed a review petition regarding the Supreme Court order, citing its right to determine employee salaries.
- Who
- West Bengal government employees and the United Forum of State Government Employees
- What
- A planned protest regarding the gap in Dearness Allowance (DA) rates.
- When
- After the ongoing festive season.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To address the significant disparity in DA compared to Central government employees and to receive DA arrears.
Employee Unions
West Bengal Government
DA Calculation
Employee Unions
All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) should be followed for determining DA.
West Bengal Government
State has the right to determine salaries and allowances.
- DA Gap
- 40%
- Central Govt DA
- 58%
- Bengal Govt DA
- 18%
- Protest Timing
- After ongoing festive season
- Supreme Court
- Hearing on DA arrears