The Telangana government has increased the dearness allowance for power sector workers by 1.621 percent.
The new DA rate of 19.272 percent is effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.
Approximately 70,804 employees and retirees will benefit, creating a monthly financial impact of ₹9.35 crore.
Officials have been instructed to prioritize uninterrupted power supply and long-term infrastructure planning for the coming decade.