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Cabinet approves setting up of Eighth Pay Commission

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January 17, 2025

Ahead of the FY26 budget and assembly elections in Delhi, the Union cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of the eighth central pay commission to revise the payment and pension of government employees.

- Puja Das

The budget is scheduled to be presented on 1 February while the Delhi elections are on 5 February. When elections are scheduled in certain states, like Delhi in 2025, the government is typically cautious about announcing major policy changes or financial benefits during the election period.

This announcement is expected to benefit over 10 million central government employees and pensioners through revisions in their basic pay, allowances, pension, and perks.

Making the announcement, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the commission will likely be formed by 2026.

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