New Delhi: Bringing happiness to over 1 crore government employees and pensioners, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the final report made by the secretaries panel on 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
Soon after the Cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley congratulated the central government officers, employees and pensioners with his tweet.
Finance Minister’s tweet read: “Congratulations to central government officers, employees & pensioners on a historic rise in their salary & allowances through the 7th CPC.”
The Commission had also recommended 23.55 percent overall hike in salaries, allowances and pension involving which the Cabinet has approved. The 23.55 percent increase includes hike in allowances. The 7th Pay Commission report will be effective from January 1.
As per the latest reports available in the media, the Indian Army will benefit the highest with the cabinet approving hike in its salary from Rs 21,000 to Rs 31,500.Furthermore, the gratuity ceiling of government employees will also be doubled from Rs 10 lakh to 20 lakh.
