Rs 54,000 minimum basic pay demand for 8th Pay Commission: Why this employee body wants 3.0 fitment factor for central government employees

The Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) has proposed a fitment factor of 3.0 to 3.25 for the 8th Pay Commission, aiming to increase the minimum basic salary to Rs 54,000. This recommendation is based on the 15th Indian Labour Conference norms, considering essential consumption baskets and additional modern expenses like LPG and internet.