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New discussions around pension reforms have gained momentum after Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan assured the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) that recommendations related to pension revision every five years would be forwarded to the 8th Pay Commission. The assurance was reportedly given during the NC-JCM’s 49th annual meeting held last week in the national capital.
According to a communication circulated by the staff side of the NC-JCM among its members and affiliated organisations, several long-pending pension concerns were discussed with senior government officials. From family pension reforms to demands linked with the (OPS), the meeting highlighted issues affecting lakhs of central government employees and pensioners.
One of the most significant demands raised during the meeting was the proposal for pension enhancement at five-year intervals. Employee representatives argued that pension revisions linked only to Pay Commission cycles fail to adequately shield retirees from rising inflation and living costs.
The staff side reiterated that pensioners often experience financial stress due to the long gap between revisions. During the discussion, the Cabinet Secretary reportedly assured representatives that the matter would be placed before the 8th Pay Commission for consideration.
The issue has become increasingly important as pensioners seek a more responsive system that reflects changing economic realities more frequently.
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