8th Pay Commission Begins Key Delhi Consultations on Pay and Retirement Benefits
The 8th Pay Commission, constituted in November 2025 and chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is conducting key stakeholder meetings in Delhi from August 3 to 10 as part of its ongoing 18-month consultation process. Discussions will focus on pay revisions, pensions, allowances, retirement benefits, and employee welfare. The National Council-JCM's demands on retirement benefits, including higher gratuity and pension parity, are expected to influence these talks. Subsequent consultations are planned in Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, and Jaipur, with the final report due by mid-2027.
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