Thu Jan 16 10:25:46 UTC 2025: ## Modi Approves 8th Central Pay Commission for Government Employees
**New Delhi, January 16, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission, tasked with revising salaries for all central government employees and pensions. The announcement comes as the 7th Pay Commission’s term is set to expire in 2026. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the chairman and two members of the new commission will be appointed shortly. This significant decision will impact millions of government employees and pensioners across India.
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