8th Pay Commission: Can Expected 2.86x Fitment Factor Help Government Employees Beat Rising Expenses?
The 8th Pay Commission, officially announced in January 2024, is expected to be set up soon to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government employees and retirees. While the 8th Pay Commission would bring relief and hope to over 1 crore employees and pensioners, a more pressing question is surfacing among many: Will the currently expected fitment factor of 2.86x be able to keep up with the rising cost of living in the country?
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