There's a lot of discussion among employees about the Eighth Pay Commission. Employees and pensioners are demanding the commission increase the fitment factor. In the past few days, various demands have come from various departments, including those from teachers. Given rising inflation, there are also demands for an increase in the fitment factor. The Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers' Forum (JKGLTF) is currently discussing important issues facing teachers and employees under the commission.

The Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers' Forum (JKGLTF) has made several demands, including an increase in basic salaries, the resumption of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), and an increase in medical allowance and children's education allowance. Let's explore the details .

Teachers' dearness allowance:
Teachers say that inflation has been rising significantly over the past few years. Therefore, the fitment factor should be determined based on the actual needs of employees and their current financial situation.

Old Pension Scheme
pensioners say the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) should be reinstated. According to the association, there is no certainty about the future of employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS). Therefore, the introduction of OPS will provide a guaranteed pension system, providing financial security to employees after retirement.

In 2009, this association discussed salary issues for general line teachers. It found that senior teachers' basic salaries were lower than those of junior teachers. Therefore, these complaints should be addressed. Disabled employees have significant demands. Their allowances should be increased. They should be provided transportation based on inflation, medical facilities, special leave, and tax exemptions.

 PC:Rajasthan Khabre