New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- The demand for pension improvements and measures to address rising inflation for central government employees and pensioners has been raised by several prominent unions in their official memoranda submitted to the 8th Pay Commission.

The 8th Pay Commission's recommendations on salary and pension revisions are closely tracked by central government employees and pensioners, particularly those covered under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

Several employee and pensioners' organizations have submitted proposals seeking higher pensions, improved family pension and parity between existing and future retirees.

How much could pensioners eventually receive if the 8th Pay Commission considers fitment factors of 2.5, 3, or 3.5? ...