The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission pension update: 5 key pension issues discussed in NC-JCM meeting

Central government employees' pension demands were discussed at the NC-JCM meeting. Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan assured that pension increment every five years and family pension reduction issues will go to the 8th Pay Commission. Physically disabled dependents will have income certificate requirements examined. Old Pension Scheme for certain employees recruited before December 22, 2003, is being considered.