On November 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approved the terms of reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission, which will benefit 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. Representational Image

8th Pay Commission update : The Central government approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission earlier this month, ending the wait of over 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. However, the ToR for the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has attracted controversy due to various reasons, including the lack of clarity on pension revision, and the conspicuous omission of an implementation date.

Amid the controversy, employees’ bodies, including the National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC J

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