Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given the nod for the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission on January 16, 2025. Since then well over a crore of Central government employees have been waiting eagerly for the constitution of the panel that would make recommendations of the pay hike for different categories of employees and pensioners. Finally, the Centre seems to be getting ready to announce the panel that would take forward the revision of salary and pension structure of millions.

What is of real significance is that the panel might be announced next week. Once the panel begins work, it could take anywhere between six and 12 months to come up with the recommendations after wide consultations with different stake holders. The recommendations are supposed to be effective from Ja

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