The Odisha government has announced a 2% increase in the dearness allowance for employees of state public sector undertakings, effective from January 1, 2026. This increase, moving from 58% to 60%, will benefit eligible employees under the revised pay scales of 2017. However, the additional allowance will be granted on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon meeting specific criteria, including the completion of statutory audits and timely loan repayments. Read on to learn more about the implicati