Understanding the 8th Central Pay Commission and its Key Member Pulak Ghosh
8th central pay commission: Who is IIM Bangalore professor, EAC member and the panel's part-time member Pulak Ghosh?
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The 8th Central Pay Commission, established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will consult employee representatives in Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh regarding salary hikes for central government employees. Professor Pulak Ghosh from IIM Bangalore, a part-time member, brings extensive expertise in finance and public policy to the panel.
- 01The 8th Central Pay Commission will consult with employee representatives in various regions of India.
- 02Professor Pulak Ghosh, a member of the commission, is a noted expert in finance and public policy.
- 03The commission is responsible for revising salaries and pensions for central government employees.
- 04Stakeholders have until May 31, 2026, to submit their suggestions to the commission.
- 05The commission is chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
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The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to consult employee representatives across India, including Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, in May and June 2026. The commission aims to make significant decisions regarding salary hikes and the fitment factor for central government employees and pensioners. Notably, Professor Pulak Ghosh, a tenured professor at IIM Bangalore and a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, serves as a part-time member of the commission. Ghosh is recognized for his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, finance, and public policy, having held several key advisory roles, including positions with NITI Aayog and the National Statistics Commission. The commission has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit their suggestions to May 31, 2026, allowing more time for input on the upcoming recommendations. The panel is chaired by Ranjana Prakash Desai, a former Supreme Court Justice, and includes other notable members.
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The consultations will allow central government employees and pensioners to voice their concerns and suggestions, potentially influencing salary structures and pension formulas.
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