Pensioners propose Rs 69,000 minimum pay to 8th Pay Commission

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Pensioners have formally submitted a proposal to the 8th Central Pay Commission, advocating for a new minimum pay. The proposed amount is set at Rs 69,000. This recommendation was reported by the Economic Times, though the date of the proposal's submission was not specified. The proposal aims to address the financial concerns of retired government employees in India.

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