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NDTV
4 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
8th Pay Commission: Estimated Revised Salaries And Allowances For Government Employees
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Indian government has approved the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees. Implementation of the revised salaries and pensions will begin on January 1, 2026. The proposed fitment factor may increase from 2.57 to 2.86, affecting salary scales significantly. 8th Pay Commission: The Indian government has approved the 8th Pay Commission, set to revise salaries and pensions for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. Implementation is expected from January 1, 2026. A key focus is the "fitment factor", a multiplier used to adjust pay scales. While the 7th Pay Commission used a factor of 2.57, the 8th may propose an increase to 2.86, potentially raising the minimum basic salary from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480 and pensions from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,740. Final recommendations will be made by the appointed commission members. Understanding the 8th Pay Commission's Impact on Salaries and Allowances (Estimated) The 8th Pay Commission is set to bring significant changes to the salary structure of government employees. Here's what you need to know: Revised Allowances and Basic Pay Adjustments (Estimated) Along with basic salary adjustments, other allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA) will also be revised based on location and job-related travel. This means two employees on the same pay level may receive different gross earnings due to varying allowances. Impact on NPS and CGHS Contributions (Estimated) National Pension System (NPS) Contributions: Government employees contribute 10% of their basic pay and dearness allowance (DA) to NPS, while the government contributes 14%. These contributions will increase following salary revisions. Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS): Charges under CGHS will be updated based on revised salary levels. Projected Salary Revisions (Estimated) Using a fitment factor of 2.28, projected salaries for various grades have been calculated. Here are some examples¹: Grade 2000 (Level 3): Basic pay revised to Rs 57,456, with HRA and TA bringing gross salary to Rs 74,845. Net salary after deductions: Rs 68,849. Grade 4200 (Level 6): Basic pay revised to Rs 93,708, with gross salary reaching Rs 1,19,798. Net salary after deductions: approximately Rs 1,09,977. Grade 5400 (Level 9): Revised basic salary of Rs 1,40,220, with total gross earnings of Rs 1,81,073. Net take-home pay: around Rs 1,66,401. Grade 6600 (Level 11): Revised salary of Rs 1,84,452, with gross income reaching Rs 2,35,920. Net salary after deductions: Rs 2,16,825.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Ranchi sadar hosp to start CT scan services this week
1 2 Ranchi: The Ranchi sadar hospital will roll out CT scan services later this week for its patients, its management said on Monday. A three-day trial run of the machine, which will be operated under public-private partnership (PPP) mode, began on Sunday. "The facility will be fully functional and open to patients after the trial. An MRI machine will also be installed in 15 days," civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar said. The hospital's MoU with Krishna Diagnostics mandate that all patients admitted under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme will be provided with free CT scan services. For others, tests will be conducted based on the Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, beginning from Rs 1,050. Dr Kumar said, "An added benefit of the partnership is the revenue-sharing clause outlined in the MoU. Krishna Diagnostics will share 15% of its profits with the Sadar Hospital. These funds would contribute to the development of hospital infrastructure and services, benefiting patients." The hospital would also set up a Cath Lab for cardiac care. This facility, being constructed at a cost of around Rs 8 crore, will provide advanced treatment options for heart patients, reducing the need for referrals to private hospitals. Lauding the move, Rekha Devi of Kanke said, "I was delaying a test as the price of CT scans in private centres was beyond my reach. Undergoing the test at the sadar hospital will save both money and time."
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Delays and disruptions in CGHS new portal leave patients without medicines
NEW DELHI: A transition to a new e-interface by the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) of its Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal has led to delays and disruptions in accessing medicines to thousands of beneficiaries in Delhi NCR. Patients complained facing delay of over 10 days in getting essential medicines for their health conditions, which is attributed to server issues and incomplete patient data uploads. The issue has severely impacted beneficiaries who rely on government dispensaries for treatment. Out of 151 CGHS dispensary units in the Delhi NCR region, around 139 are located in the national capital. While Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines are available in a few centres, most dispensaries primarily distribute allopathic medicines. However, with the new digital interface facing technical glitches, most of these facilities have been unable to provide even basic allopathic drugs on time. Patients across multiple locations have reported being turned away daily. Vineet Raje, a resident of RK Puram, said she has been unable to collect his prescribed medicines for several days.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
300 to 1k+ beds: Pvt hosps get bigger but manpower an issue
Mumbai: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a chain of hospitals from South India, made its "Mumbai debut" by opening a 300-bedded super-specialty hospital in neighbouring Thane city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Juhu, a multi-storeyed building is coming up within the 330-bedded Nanavati Max Hospital complex, set to more than double the present bed strength. Civil work on the proposed 1,000-bedded hospital by D-Mart owners in Borivli East is progressing. Clearly, hectic activity is ongoing in the city's hospital space. While announcing the BMC budget in Feb, commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said the city has 15,302 beds in govt hospitals and 31,076 beds in private hospitals, with another 3,515 beds being added through renovations to various BMC hospitals. The expansion trend, though, has multiple layers. For one, private hospitals that usually stuck to a few hundred beds are aiming closer to 1,000 beds—a number usually reserved for public super-specialty hospitals that have medical schools attached to them. For another, multiple hospitals are witnessing an exodus of human resources as "competition" heats up. At present, Bombay Hospital in New Marine Lines and Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri have over 700 beds. But Nanavati and the D-Mart hospitals too will be big; a medical school by the Adani group in Kandivli will have 1,500 beds. "Many hospitals have begun adopting the marginal costing theory," said Dr Vivek Desai of HOSMAC, a hospital management consultancy firm. This means they will opt to build large capacities but will not focus on getting the same cost for each bed from all patients. "Many beds will go to patients who are retired govt servants or from economically weaker sections who are supported by govt schemes such as CGHS or Ayushman Bharat," said Dr Desai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Maharashtra govt has also announced universal healthcare for people aged over 70 years that will allow them to get subsidised or free care at some private and public hospitals respectively. With more beds, not only will the volume of patients be higher, but diagnostics and therapeutic services will be better utilised. The idea of a multispecialty hospital appeals to corporate healthcare providers as they can put up the revenue-earning specialties of cancer, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopaedics under one roof. However, a senior doctor with a BMC hospital said that the "movement" in the private healthcare space may suffer due to a "paucity of skilled personnel, both medical and non-medical". Studies done by NGOs in the past have shown gaps in healthcare in suburbs, with few public beds in the distant northern suburbs.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Won't tolerate discrimination against DGEHS patients: Delhi govt to hospitals
The Delhi government's health department has issued a stern directive to private hospitals empanelled under schemes such as the Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme (DGEHS), warning them against discriminatory practices in treating scheme beneficiaries, according to an order seen by HT. The order, issued on May 22, follows a string of complaints about delayed admissions, restricted consultations, and refusals to treat critically ill patients referred by government departments to private hospitals, officials aware of the matter said. Calling these practices a violation of agreed terms, the order noted that some hospitals were assigning specific doctors exclusively to DGEHS cardholders and limiting consultation timings—restrictions not imposed on other patients. 'Several health care organisations empanelled under DGEHS are not complying with the terms and conditions… Certain hospitals are reportedly assigning specific doctors exclusively for DGEHS card holders. This practice is discriminatory and undermines the intent of equitable healthcare access,' it stated. Additionally, the order said, that instances have been reported where empanelled hospitals have refused to admit seriously ill patients referred by government departments. The health department has asked all private hospitals on the empanelled list to confirm their compliance. The government, officials said, is likely to take strong action against hospitals that fail to honour the terms of the MoUs signed under the schemes. Under DGEHS and the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), beneficiaries are entitled to cashless treatment at empanelled private hospitals, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, officials who asked not to be identified, said many hospitals have routinely failed to comply, forcing patients to pay out-of-pocket despite being eligible for government-funded care. The order directs all empanelled hospitals to stop assigning limited time slots or restricted doctors to DGEHS patients. 'Refrain from imposing consultation or hospital visit timings not applicable to other patients,' the order said, warning of 'appropriate action' in case of non-compliance. Beneficiaries said such practices are common. Chaitali Mitra, a 34-year-old CGHS cardholder, said she experienced severe pain and rushed to a well-known private hospital empanelled under the scheme. 'They told me treatment was only available at certain times for CGHS patients. I had to proceed without using my card and pay the full amount,' she said. Another CGHS beneficiary said hospitals often discourage admissions for cardholders. 'They deny cashless treatment, saying it can only be reimbursed later, which makes the process extremely difficult,' he said. Some also claim hospitals cite unavailability of beds for CGHS patients while admitting others who pay out of pocket. Rajeev Sharma, also a CGHS beneficiary, said, 'It's become routine for hospitals to say no beds are available for cardholders. They prefer patients who aren't part of these schemes because they can charge more.' The health department has asked all private hospitals on the empanelled list to confirm their compliance. The government, officials said, is likely to take strong action against hospitals that fail to honour the terms of the MoUs signed under the schemes.
