India, May 11 -- The Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery - NC-JCM) has proposed a minimum basic salary of Rs 69,000 for central government employees in its memorandum submitted to the 8th Pay Commission on April 14.

The proposal calls for a complete revision of the current pay structure, arguing that rising living expenses and changing social conditions require a more realistic salary framework.

The memorandum was submitted in response to the 8th Pay Commission's questionnaire seeking suggestions from employees, pensioners and stakeholders regarding minimum pay, pay matrix, annual increments and pension revisions.

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