8th Pay Commission latest news: J&K employee bodies seek 2.86–3.68 fitment factor, Rs 51,480 minimum basic pay

Employee bodies from Jammu & Kashmir have urged the 8th Pay Commission to adopt a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.68, which could raise the minimum basic pay from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480–Rs 66,240. They also sought pension parity, DA merger, improved HRA, healthcare, tax relief, career progression, and special consideration for employees serving in remote, border and hardship areas.