8th Pay Commission Holds Consultations on Employee Benefits and Pension Reforms
The 8th Pay Commission is conducting consultations with central government employees, pensioners, and unions across India, including recent meetings in Chandigarh. Key demands include revisions to the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), updates to Dearness Relief rules for pensioners, and improved pay and allowances for nurses. Stakeholders seek adjustments reflecting inflation, enhanced insurance benefits, and pay scale upgrades. The Commission plans further consultations in Bengaluru before submitting its final recommendations by mid-2026.
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mint broke this story on 18 Sept, 01:57 am. Other outlets followed.