Central Govt Employees-Pensioners: Medical Allowance May Soar to ₹20,000!

• Employee organizations demand medical allowance increase from ₹1,000 to ₹20,000 for central government employees and pensioners.
• NC-JCM staff side cites rapidly rising medical expenses and healthcare inflation as key reasons for the hike.
• The proposal is part of demands for the 8th Pay Commission, which has begun its work under Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
• Approximately 1 crore central government employees and pensioners could benefit, offering significant relief, especially to retirees in remote areas.
• Other demands include increasing the fitment factor to 3.25% and the annual increment from 3% to 7%.