Srinagar, June 2: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Secretariat Retired Employees Welfare Forum on Tuesday held a detailed interaction with the Chairman and senior officials of the 8th Central Pay Commission during the Commission’s visit to Srinagar.
The delegation, led by Forum President Nazir Ahmad Mir and comprising Chand Ji Bhat and Mushtaq Hussain Khan, submitted a memorandum highlighting the concerns and welfare requirements of retired Civil Secretariat employees and pensioners across Jammu and Kashmir.
During the interaction, the Forum raised issues related to rising inflation, increasing healthcare costs and the need for a more equitable pension framework. The delegation urged the Commission to recommend measures ensuring financial security, dignity and improved quality of life for pensioners and family pensioners.
Among the key demands projected were adoption of a realistic fitment factor for pension revision, adequate relief against inflation, enhancement of medical benefits, increase in Fixed Medical Allowance for pensioners residing outside CGHS-covered areas, strengthening of social security measures and rationalisation of pension-related provisions. The Forum also sought special consideration for pensioners in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the region’s unique geographical and socio-economic conditions.
The Commission gave a patient hearing to the delegation and sought detailed inputs on various issues concerning pension revision and welfare measures.
Speaking on the occasion, Nazir Ahmad Mir expressed hope that the genuine concerns of retired employees and pensioners would receive due consideration while finalising the recommendations of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
The Forum also thanked the Chairman and members of the Commission for providing an opportunity to present the issues and expectations of retired Civil Secretariat employees of Jammu and Kashmir.
