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  CSIR-NEERI Unveils 50% Cleaner Green Crackers for Diwali 2025 | Supreme Court Lifts Ban CSIR-NEERI Unveils 50% Cleaner Green Crackers for Diwali 2025 Table of Contents Introduction Enhanced Combustion Technology Three Green Cracker Categories Supreme Court Approval and Guidelines Market Impact and Outlook Conclusion Introduction India’s premier environmental research body, the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) , has launched improved green crackers for Diwali 2025 that promise up to 50% lower emissions . This innovation coincides with the Supreme Court’s decision allowing limited use of NEERI-approved green crackers in Delhi-NCR, balancing festive joy with environmental protection. Enhanced Combustion Technology The latest formulations utilize advanced combustion techniques , raising burning temperatures from 650°C to over 1,000°C. This increase improves chemical efficiency, leading to fewer ...

  Table of Contents What is Dearness Allowance (DA)? Latest 3% DA Increase in 2025 Who is Eligible for the DA Hike? Financial Impact and Arrears Payment How is DA Calculated? State Government Initiatives: UP Example Why the DA Hike Matters Conclusion What is Dearness Allowance (DA)? Dearness Allowance (DA) is a cost of living adjustment allowance paid to central and state government employees and pensioners to offset inflation. It helps employees maintain their purchasing power as consumer prices rise due to inflation. DA is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay and revised periodically based on the Consumer Price Index. Latest 3% DA Increase in 2025 In October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance, effective from July 1, 2025. This raises the DA and Dearness Relief (DR) from 55% to 58% of the basic salary or pension for central gover...