The Punjab government is set to offer a significant gift for the new year. According to reports, the government has announced a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for pensioners. The notification regarding this decision has been released by the Punjab government. It’s noteworthy that the government recently declared a 4% hike in Dearness Allowance for family pensioners, raising the DA from 34% to 38%, effective from December 1, 2023.