Big News for Central Employees: 8th Pay Commission Approved by Government!

The central government has delivered exciting news for central employees and pensioners, approving the much-awaited 8th Pay Commission recommendations before the 2025 Budget. This long-awaited approval has finally been granted during a cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

This announcement was made today during a meeting of the Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s residence. The meeting, led by PM Modi, granted approval for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, and soon, a committee will be formed to initiate the process of establishing the new pay commission.

Long-Awaited Demand

The 8th Pay Commission has been a long-standing demand of central government employees and pensioners. Central government employees’ unions had been consistently pressuring the Cabinet Secretary to form this commission, and after months of discussions and deliberations, their efforts have borne fruit.

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "Prime Minister has approved the 8th Central Pay Commission for all employees of Central Government…" pic.twitter.com/lrVUD25hFu

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Dearness Allowance Now at 53%

Currently, the dearness allowance (DA) for central employees and pensioners has reached 53%. After waiting for a long time, employees will finally receive the relief they have been hoping for with the approval of the 8th Pay Commission.

7th Pay Commission Implemented from January 1, 2016

The 7th Pay Commission was implemented on January 1, 2016, benefiting over 1 crore people across the country. Typically, pay commissions are formed every 10 years, and it is expected that the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented from January 1, 2026. The new pay commission is likely to bring significant changes in the minimum salary and pension rates, which will be advantageous for employees.

Conclusion:

This is indeed a great piece of news for central employees as it will significantly improve their financial conditions and help meet their basic needs. The approval of the 8th Pay Commission comes as a big relief and is expected to bring fundamental changes for employees, boosting their morale and quality of life.