The Union Cabinet has officially approved the 8th Pay Commission for revising the salaries, pensions, and allowances of Central government employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025. This decision is expected to result in a significant salary hike for the employees, improving their financial well-being.
What the 8th Pay Commission Means for Employees
The 8th Pay Commission is to determine updated salaries, pensions, and allowances for serving and retired central government employees. The implementation of this step is sure to bring immense monetary relief to the millions serving in or retiring from the ranks of the central government. By introducing the 8th Pay Commission, India takes a significant step towards ensuring fairness for its dedicated government employees. The move acknowledges the growing inflation and escalating living costs.
PM @narendramodi Ji has approved the 8th Central Pay Commission for all Central Government employees. pic.twitter.com/4jl9Q5gFka
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) January 16, 2025
Approval Comes Before Budget 2025
The Cabinet announcement for the approval comes just a few days ahead of the long-awaited Budget 2025 announcements. Though, the dates for the Commission’s formation and implementation are yet to be decided.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Information and Broadcasting Minister, confirmed the appointment of the Chairman and the two members to govern the commission for the roll-out process. Such appointments shall be made in the coming days to facilitate the process.
Tenth Pay Commission: A Changeover from 7th Pay Commission
The government instituted the 7th Pay Commission in 2016, and it is currently operative. However, it will expire in 2026. Therefore, the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission just a few years after its establishment is a fore-sighted move. This decision ensures that Central government employees’ remunerations stay in line with the rising economic standards of the time.
The 8th Pay Commission would mark an important step towards the fair remuneration of Central government employees. The pay scale, revised pensions, and allowance for retired persons will also get a hike under the Commission, thereby ensuring increased financial security to those who serve the nation. This approval from the Cabinet is one of the major steps in the larger framework for financial reforms just before the 2025 Budget.
