How many will benefit: Official estimate of employees and pensioners cited in Parliament
An official estimate of how many people are likely to be covered by the 8th CPC is available in a Lok Sabha starred question reply.
In Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 235 answered on 17 March 2025, the Government stated:
– Approximate number of Central Government civilian employees: 36.57 lakh (as on 01.03.2025)
– Approximate number of pensioners or family pensioners: 33.91 lakh (as on 31.12.2024)
– Defence personnel and pensioners will also be benefitted
The reply also stated that financial implication will be known once recommendations are made and accepted.
Official Source:
https://sansad.in/getFile/loksabhaquestions/annex/184/AS235_xpEoj4.pdf?source=pqals








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