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Union Cabinet Decisions
FORMATION OF 8TH PAY COMMISSION APPROVED
GIFT FOR OVER 1 CRORE
CENTRAL EMPLOYEES AND
PENSIONERS
The Union Cabinet has accepted the proposal
to form the Eighth Pay Commission. This
step to improve the financial condition of
central employees reflects the government
led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
commitment to their welfare. The Cabinet
has also approved the third launch pad to be
built at the Satish Dhawan Space Center at a
cost of Rs 3,985 crore. This decision of the
government will strengthen the space sector
and encourage scientists…
DECISION: The Cabinet has approved the
proposal to form the 8th Central Pay Commission
(CPC) for all central government employees.
Seven pay commission recommendations have
been implemented since 1947, with the last one
implemented in 2016.
IMPACT: More than 45 lakh central employees
and over 68 lakh pensioners will benefit. The We all are proud of the efforts of
period of the 7th Pay Commission is from 2016 to all the government employees
2026. It is recommended to constitute the Eighth who are working to build a Viksit
Pay Commission before the expiry of the Seventh Bharat. Cabinet decision on 8th Pay
Pay Commission in 2026. The Commission Commission will improve quality of
will hold detailed discussions with the State life and also boost consumption
Governments and all stakeholders in this regard
in the due course of time. The Chairman and two - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
members of the Commission will also be selected standby launch pad for the second launch pad at
before the discussions are started. Sriharikota. This third launch pad will enhance the
DECISION: Approval for setting up a third launch launching capacity for future Indian human space
pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Center at flight missions. It is targeted to be set up within
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. 4 years. A total amount of Rs 3984.86 crore is
IMPACT: It will be used for ISRO's Next Generation required for this. This includes a launch pad and
Launch Vehicle. It will also provide support as a related facilities. n
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