The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved to set up 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.
The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
The minister informed that the chairman and two members of the Commission will be appointed soon.
Consultations will also be held with central and state governments and other stakeholders, the minister added.
