8th Pay Commission: Implications for Fiscal Health and Social Equity

Dr Pushpendra Singh, Assistant Professor - Economics, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, has co-authored an article titled '8th Pay Commission: Implications for Fiscal Health and Social Equity' published in The Indian Express - UPSC Essentials.

The article discusses the proposed 20-25% salary hike under the 8th Pay Commission and estimates an annual fiscal burden of approximately ₹3.7-3.9 lakh crore. It further analyses the potential impact on fiscal sustainability, wage disparities and overall economic stability, while highlighting concerns related to social equity in public sector compensation structures.