New Delhi, June 29 -- The Central government employees and pensioners, along with associated stakeholders, await progress on the 8th Pay Commission. Fresh details from the 49th meeting of the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) have drawn attention to five major employee and pension-related issues recommended for consideration of the 8th Pay Commission.

These recommendations, made by the Cabinet Secretary during the 11 May discussion, highlight the need to revise pension payments, pay parity and maternity benefits. They come at a time when the 8th Pay Commission is preparing for its next round of discussions and consultations with more employee unions and associations in July.

The issues highlighted were pay-related g...