The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has provided major relief to state government employees and pensioners ahead of the Sankranti festival, fulfilling a long-standing promise by clearing pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears in one go. The move has brought genuine festive cheer, with nearly ₹1,100 crore directly credited into the bank accounts of employees and pensioners.
The DA arrears had been pending for almost five years, covering close to 60 months. The present government cleared these long-overdue payments, benefiting around 2.25 lakh CPS employees and nearly 2.75 lakh pensioners across the state. Depending on their basic pay, individual beneficiaries reportedly received amounts ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹60,000, leading to widespread relief and happiness among employee unions during the festive season.
In another positive announcement, the government extended relief to the police department, releasing long-pending surrender leave dues to nearly 55,000 police personnel, many of whom had been waiting for years. Additionally, payments worth ₹1,243 crore were released to contractors involved in projects funded by NABARD and foreign loans, a move expected to revive stalled works and accelerate development activities across the state.
Recently, representatives of employee associations met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and raised concerns about pending dues. The Chief Minister assured them that payments would be cleared before Sankranti and, as promised, coordinated with the finance department to ensure timely release of funds. Employee union leaders have described the move as a reflection of his commitment and administrative sincerity.
Employees say the situation has improved significantly compared to the past, when even salary payments were uncertain. Receiving long-pending dues ahead of a major festival has boosted morale and confidence, with many expressing renewed hope for better governance, financial discipline, and stability in the state going forward.
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