New Delhi, July 7 -- As the 8th Pay Commission continues its consultation process in Bhubaneswar today, the debate over the likely fitment factor continues to hold immense value and gain traction among central government employees and pensioners.

The fitment factor is central to the pay revision process and to how the salaries, pensions and benefits of serving and retired employees will be handled over the coming decade.

Employee unions, stakeholders and associations are pushing for a higher multiplier to ensure that the basic pay of government employees, especially those in junior-level positions, can see meaningful improvements.

On this, the experts are of the opinion that the eventual recommendations and suggestions on the fitment f...