Bengal pay panel eyes 5% hikes, 11yr pension reset
Kolkata: The West Bengal seventh pay commission aims to align salaries with Central Pay Commission standards, reinstate commuted pensions after a decade, and boost annual increments from three to five percent for state government employees. This commission, recently formed, intends to overhaul pay, allowances, and service conditions of state employees, as well as career progression, retirement, and healthcare benefits.
It will assess the existing pay structure, allowances, pensions, gratuity, and retirement benefits, refining them according to current economic conditions and inflation. The proposals span all aspects of government employee service conditions, aiming to rationalize pay and service structures while considering economic realities and the needs of workers.
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