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'8th pay commission...salary increase...' - Budget 2025 session speech by President has music to ears for govt employees


Published on 2025-01-31 08:20:54 - MSN
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  • In her Budget session address, President Murmu said that the government employees are also significant representatives of the middle class. With this, she mentioned the much-awaited 8th pay commission,

The article from MSN discusses the anticipation among government employees regarding the potential announcement of the 8th Pay Commission in the upcoming Budget 2025 session. President Droupadi Murmu's speech during the Budget Session hinted at significant developments that could impact government employees' salaries. The current 7th Pay Commission, implemented in 2016, has been in effect for nearly eight years, leading to expectations for a new commission to revise pay scales. The article highlights that while there has been no official confirmation, the mention of employee welfare in the President's speech has fueled speculation and hope for a salary increase. It also notes that the government typically forms a new Pay Commission every 10 years, suggesting that the timing could be right for the 8th Pay Commission. However, the article cautions that any changes would likely be implemented from 2026, not immediately affecting the current fiscal year.

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