The government had approved a pay hike according to recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission in June 2016 and July 2017 respectively. Since then, the central government employees have been demanding a raise in minimum pay beyond the recommendation of the 7th Pay Commission. However, as the chorus for hike grows, there are reports that the government might raise minimum pay to Rs 21,000 with 17% hike over Rs 18,000 existing minimum pay, which was recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. But the Central government employees were not too happy with the hike amount and demanded araise of Rs Rs 18,000 to Rs 26,000. However, several reports in media suggest that the NAC has been given a green signal by the government to raise the minimum pay beyond the recommendation of the 7th Pay Commission.

Source: dna October 24, 2017 10:52 UTC