Assam First State to Form 8th Pay Commission: CM Himanta

• Assam becomes the first state to constitute the 8th Pay Commission for employee pay revision, following the central government.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Thursday, January 1, highlighting its importance for employee welfare.
• The commission will be chaired by former additional chief secretary Subhas Das.
• This move signifies progressive governance, as no other state has formed a pay commission after the Centre's 8th commission.
• The central 8th Pay Commission's provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2026.

Why It Matters: Assam leads states by forming its 8th Pay Commission for employee pay revision.