Tamil Nadu increases dearness allowance (DA) by 2% for state government employees, including teachers, according to reports from Indian outlets. The decision is attributed to Chief Minister Vijay in coverage from India Today, which says the DA hike applies to government employees and teachers. The Economic Times similarly reports that Tamil Nadu raises DA for state government employees by 2%. Both accounts present the move as a pay-related adjustment intended to increase allowances for eligible personnel. The reports do not indicate that the change affects specific employee categories beyond those mentioned (state government employees and teachers), nor do they provide details on the effective date, arrears, or the revised DA rate beyond the 2% increase. Overall, the sources agree on the core measure: the state government revises DA upward by 2% for eligible employees.