Central Employees, Pensioners May See Medical Allowance Jump to ₹20,000!

• Employee unions demand an increase in fixed medical allowance from ₹1,000 to ₹20,000 per month for non-CGHS areas.
• The current ₹1,000 allowance is insufficient due to rising healthcare costs and inflation.
• This proposal is part of broader demands to the 8th Pay Commission, including a higher fitment factor and annual increment.
• Approximately one crore central government employees and pensioners, especially those in remote areas, stand to benefit significantly.
• The 8th Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has begun its work, with employee organizations preparing a unified memorandum.