8th Pay Commission: Millions Demand Pension Shake-up & Old Scheme Return! Will Govt Act?

Overview

Central government employee unions have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revise the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission. Key demands include reinstating the Old Pension Scheme for 26 lakh employees, revising pensions for current retirees, and including 'stakeholder expectations' in the commission's mandate. The absence of these clauses compared to the 7th Pay Commission has caused significant concern.