New Delhi, May 21 -- The 8th central pay commission has begun its consultation process and is holding discussions with employee representatives and stakeholders across various states before making its recommendations for the salaries and allowances of central government employees and pensioners.

Formed every 10 years, the 8th CPC chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash
Desai was constituted in November last year. Other members of the panel include Professor Pulak Ghosh, tenured Professor of Finance, Member of the PM's Economic Advisory Council as a Member and Member-Secretary Pankaj Jain.

Around 50 lakh central government employees and around 65 lakh retired central government pensioners (including defence and rail...