<h1>India Approves 8th Pay Commission to Revise Salaries for 50 Lakh Employees and 65 Lakh Pensioners.</h1> Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of approximately 50 lakh central government employees and the allowances of 65 lakh pensioners. The previous seven pay commissions have progressively increased minimum salaries from Rs 55/month in 1946 to Rs 18,000/month by the 7th Commission. Each commission has addressed issues like salary rationalization, economic balance, pay parity, and performance incentives. The 8th Pay Commission, announced on January 16, 2025, continues this tradition, aiming to further enhance compensation structures for government employees and pensioners.