India, April 10 -- As central government employees and several state employees are eagerly waiting for implementation  the 8th Pay Commission, West Bengal continues to follow the 6th Pay Commission under ROPA 2019. This gap has widened salary differences between state employees and their counterparts across India, mainly due to financial constraints, legal disputes over allowances, and the state's independent pay revision cycle.

Why West Bengal is Still Behind the 8th Pay Commission

The key reason behind West Bengal's 6th pay commissio not aligned with the 8th Pay Commission is its unique pay revision timeline. Unlike the central government, which follows a 10-year cycle, the state implemented its 6th Pay Commission only in 20...