How a different norm adopted to revise DA gives central staff an edge

The inflation calculator used to determine the dearness allowance (DA) for government employees is the consumer price index for industrial workers (CPI-IW)

Central government employees have earned themselves a generous 5 per cent rise in their pay on Wednesday, because the inflation measure for them is different from what is used for most other segments of wage earners in the economy. 

"The decision was delayed because we wanted the staff side to consider using the wholesale price index instead, but they did not agree,” a source said. The announcement of any revision in the dearness allowance is usually made in September and February. 

The inflation calculator used to determine the dearness allowance (DA) for government employees is the consumer price index for