Wani Calls for All Pensioners to Be Covered Under 8th Pay Commission

In a recent statement, senior official Wani appealed to the central government to extend the 8th Pay Commission’s salary structure to all pensioners across the country. The demand was made during a press interaction where Wani highlighted the disparity between current pension scales and the pay norms applicable to government employees.

The 8th Pay Commission, which last revised the pay matrix for serving staff, also defines pension calculations for retirees. By aligning pensioners with this framework, the government could standardise benefits and potentially increase the take‑home pension for many senior citizens.

Wani did not provide a timeline for implementation but emphasized that the move would address long‑standing grievances of pensioners and bring parity with active employees. The proposal is expected to be discussed in upcoming policy reviews.