8th Pay Commission Latest Update: While millions of central government employees are eagerly waiting for the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission to be implemented, a new issue related to jobs has come up. Under this, some employees will not be eligible for benefits under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. This scheme was designed to provide career growth and financial upgradation when regular promotions were delayed. What’s The Issue? The government told Parliament that central government employees who retired between 1st January 2006 and 31st August 2008 will not get MACP benefits. The reason: The MACP scheme came into effect from September 2008. So the government says it cannot be applied to employees who retired before that. Only employees who were in service on or after 1st September 2008 will be eligible for the benefits. What Is MACP? MACP was introduced for employees who did not get timely promotions. Under this scheme: Employees get 3 financial upgradations after completing 10, 20, and 30 years of regular service Or if they stay in the same grade-pay for 10 years It was especially helpful for Group C and Group D employees who have fewer promotion opportunities. However, the government has now clarified that employees who retired between 2006 and 2008 under the 6th Pay Commission will not get this benefit. Employees’ New Demand Ahead of the 8th Pay Commission, employee unions (NC-JCM) have asked the government to increase MACP benefits from 3 to 5 financial upgradations. Their demand: assured promotions after 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30 years of service. Currently, the Commission has asked all departments for MACP data from the last 3 years to check how many employees have reached this stage. Post navigation 4-Storey Building Tilts in East Delhi’s Geeta Colony, Residents Evacuated Safely
