New Delhi, May 19 -- As the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) enters an active phase of consultations and discussions, three major representative groups have raised demands for pension reforms for central government employees and pensioners.

After the 8th CPC opened submission of suggestions from stakeholders and representatives last month, the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), the Maharashtra Old Pension Organisation and the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF), submitted detailed memorandums.

These groups collectively represent general central government employees, pensioners and defence civilians and their recommendations are expected to play an important role in shaping the Commission's deliberations o...