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8th Pay Commission NC JCM demands minimum basic pay jump to Rs 69000 from Rs 18000
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A food basket and family-count formula could boost salaries
NC-JCM is pushing for a major change under the 8th Pay Commission, arguing that minimum basic pay should rise dramatically from Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,000. The draft uses a “minimum pay” approach based on monthly food basket rates—covering protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables and daily essentials—and also wants calculations expanded to five family units instead of three.
- NC-JCM seeks minimum basic pay to rise from Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,000
- Minimum pay is linked to a monthly food basket of essential items
- The proposal changes family units from three to five for calculations
- Protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables and daily-use items are included
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