New Delhi, July 3 -- The 8th Pay Commission has now entered a critical phase of stakeholder engagement as it moves towards drafting its recommendations for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and around 68 lakh pensioners.

The 8th Pay Commission will decide on aspects such as salaries, allowances and the fitment factor. This decision will have a direct impact on the lives of various central government employees, pensioners and their family members.

Chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the Commission is supported by Prof Pulak Ghosh (part-time member) and Pankaj Jain (Member Secretary), who are leading nationwide consultations with employee associations, unions and government stakeholders.

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