Finally the wait is over. The Modi administration made a significant announcement on Thursday, benefiting central employees and pensioners alike. The government has officially approved the Eighth Pay Commission, paving the way for a substantial salary increase for millions of government workers throughout the nation. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav shared details about this decision, confirming that the 8th Pay Commission has been sanctioned for the revision of salaries for central employees.
During a press conference, the Union Minister noted, “Since 1947, we have seen the implementation of seven pay commissions. Prime Minister Modi committed to establishing a regular pay commission, leading to the initiation of the Seventh Pay Commission in 2016, which was set to last until 2026. However, the government has made this approval a year ahead of schedule.”
The Pay Commission is established every decade to provide recommendations for the ongoing revision of salaries for employees and pensions for retirees. Adjustments to salaries and pensions are made based on various factors, including inflation.
The most recent Pay Commission, known as the 7th Pay Commission, was established by the government under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2014. The recommendations from this commission were put into effect by the Modi administration in 2016.
Prior to the 7th Pay Commission, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Pay Commissions each had a duration of 10 years. This led to a long-standing demand among government employees for the creation of the Eighth Pay Commission.
