With widespread resentment against the "meagre" pay hike announced in the 7th Pay Commission, as many as 33 lakh central government employees are threatening to go on strike from July 11. They have given same hike as suggested by 7th Pay Commission," C. Srikumar, General Secretary, All India Defence Employees Federation, told IANS. "They have fixed the minimum wage at a meagre Rs 18,000 in the 7th Pay Commission. ALSO READ | 7th Pay Commission brings salary hike for central government employees, attracts severe criticism The Cabinet approved the Seventh Pay Commission's recommendations for central government employees on July 29, which will impact some 47 lakh central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners.

Source: India Today July 03, 2016 15:11 UTC