8th Pay Commission Update: Big news related to salary and pension for government employees is constantly coming out. The restlessness of the employees is increasing due the long-standing demands.
Especially the eyes of the government employees are fixed on the central government regarding the restoration of the 8th Pay Commission and Old Pension Scheme.
What is the demand
The biggest demand of the employees is to increase the minimum wage to ₹ 6000. They say that the government has not fulfilled the promise made in this matter.
Apart from this, the employee organizations are also demanding to revise the minimum wage fixed under the 7th Pay Commission to ₹ 26,000. Also, the demand for re-implementation of the old pension scheme is gaining momentum.
What does the government say
The government has not yet made any official announcement of the formation of the 8th Pay Commission or the restoration of the old pension scheme. However, some media reports and experts believe that the 8th Pay Commission can be implemented only in 2024.
What are the benefits of implementation of the commission
If the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, the salary of the employees is likely to increase by 20% to 35%.
According to information received from some sources, this increase can also be up to 44%. At the same time, employees hope that the minimum basic salary can be between ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 26,000.
When will the commission be implemented
The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are likely to be implemented from January 2026.
What will be the next step for the employees
If their demands are not considered, then the employees may soon take the path of strike for the restoration of the 8th Pay Commission and Old Pension Scheme.
