The draft memorandum by NC-JCM for the 8th Pay Commission presses for a Rs 69,000 minimum basic pay and a 3.83 fitment factor, alongside an annual 6% increment. It also proposes restructuring pay levels, mandating at least five promotions during service, and restoring the Old Pension Scheme for employees and pensioners.
NC-JCM is pushing for a major change under the 8th Pay Commission, arguing that minimum basic pay should rise dramatically from Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,000. The draft uses a “minimum pay” approach based on monthly food basket rates—covering protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables and daily essentials—and also wants calculations expanded to five family units instead of three.
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