D.A hiked by 10%. Effective Date-01.07.2013 Posted by NRMU | Sep 20, 2013 | Ministry of Finance, Other Ministeries | 0 | Cabinet today approved 10% increase in D.A for Central Government DA increased from 80% to 90%. Around 50 Lakhs central government employees will be benefited. Effective date 01-07-2013.