8th Pay Commission News: How the New 3,490-Calorie Formula Could Boost Central Government Employees' Minimum Wage

The 8th Pay Commission is evaluating employee demands to calculate minimum wages using a modern 3,490-calorie formula based on ICMR-NIN dietary guidelines, moving away from an outdated 2,700-calorie baseline. The shift ties pay directly to rising food costs and inflation. Stakeholders have until June 15 to submit final proposals.