| Key Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Event | Constituted the 8th State Pay Commission, becoming the first state in India to do so. |
| Announcement | Announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. |
| Chairperson | Subhas Das, former Assam Chief Secretary, appointed as the head of the commission. |
| Term of 7th Pay Commission | Ends on January 1, 2026. |
| Purpose of Pay Commission | Review and recommend changes in salaries, allowances, service benefits, and pensions of government employees and retirees. |
| Significance | Provides early clarity to state employees and pensioners; may lead to faster submission of recommendations compared to other states. |
| Timeline | The commission may take around 18 months to submit its report; actual implementation may occur in late 2026 or early 2027. |
| Background | Pay Commissions are periodically set up by the Centre and states; 7th Pay Commission is currently in force. Recommendations require government approval and are often implemented retrospectively. |
| Potential Advantage | Assam's early start could give its employees an advantage over those in other states. |
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