Government unions press Eighth Pay Commission to update 'family unit'
NewsBytes | May 8, 2026 2:39 PM CST
Pay commission update could raise spending
If the formula gets updated to include things like higher rent and school fees, basic pay and allowances could go up for government employees.
That would also mean bigger pensions down the line.
But there's a catch: experts say even small tweaks could seriously raise government spending overall since salaries and benefits are all connected.
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