New Delhi, June 19 -- As the 8th Pay Commission continues its consultation and discussion phase, prominent employee unions, pension groups, and central government staff unions have proposed significant changes and overhauls to government employees' career progression, promotion and growth policies.

The National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) Staff Side, as an example, has urged the 8th Pay Commission to consider five assured financial upgradations, i.e., promotions, during an individual's 30-year service career.

The objective of this proposal is to address the long-standing concerns of Group C and Group B employees, many of whom have limited growth opportunities, primarily due to a rigid cadre system, a complex structure ...