A delegation of Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS), which is an All India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations, met 8th Pay Commission officials in New Delhi on Friday (August 8, 2026), demanding a minimum pension of Rs 45,000, as part of its suggestions.The delegation comprising RK Chauhan, president, Avinash Rajput, secretary general, BPS, also recommended a minimum basic salary of Rs 69,000 for central government employees.The 8th Pay Commission is holding meetings with employee and pensioner bodies and other stake holders to discuss recommendations related to central government employees’ pay, pension, allowances and other work-related conditions. It is also holding its second round of such discussions in New Delhi today (Monday, August 10, 2026). Based on these suggestions, the 8th Pay Commission will prepare its report of recommendations. The report will be approved by the Cabinet and implemented after that.Here are the key recommendations that the BPS has asked from the 8th Pay Commission:Before you continue readingHow financially free are you?Most people overestimate their financial freedom. Discover your Financial Freedom score through a quick survey8th Pay Commission: Minimum pension of Rs 45,000The BPS has suggested to increase the current minimum pension of Rs 9,000 to Rs 45,000, a five-fold jump. It has also suggested that the minimum pension should be 67% of the last pay drawn and family pension should be 50% of the last pay drawn.Fitment factor of 3.83On the lines of the National Council - Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), the main body of central government employees, the BPS has also suggested a fitment factor of 3.83, which may take the current minimum basic pay of Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,000.8th Pay Commission: 5.2 family unitsIn one of its major recommendations, the BPS has suggested increasing the family unit from 3 to 5.2, which can play a crucial role in increasing basic pay comprehensively. Under the BPS’ proposal, the adoption of 5.2 weighted family units will be as follows—Employee 1.0, spouse 1.0, two children 0.8 each and two dependent parents 0.8 each—for determining the minimum wage.8th Pay Commission: Revision of pay and pension every five yearsInstead of the pay commission's current practice of revising payouts every 10 years, the BPS has suggested revising pay and pension every five years.The BPS also wants equitable pension revision and parity for pensioners retiring before and after January 1, 2026.Quarterly revision of DA/DRThe central government revises dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) every six months- January and June in a year.However, the BPS has suggested a quarterly revision of DA/DR on the basis of the three-month average pay, with point-to-point compensation.It has also suggested merging DR with basic pension after the former exceeds 25%.8th Pay Commission: Extension of suitable HRA and LTC benefits to CAB pensionersThe BPS suggested that the benefits of the 8th Pay Commission should be extended simultaneously to eligible employees and pensioners of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) and Statutory Bodies, without requiring them to wait for separate government orders for prolonged periods.As per the existing system, DA/DR orders are issued first in favour of central government employees and pensioners and thereafter, the same orders are issued separately for the CABs.The BPS also wants the resolution of pension-parity and healthcare-related problems of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) pensioners.Rs 5,000 medical allowance, cashless healthcare facilities to pensioners in rural, non-CGHS areasThe BPS has recommended cashless healthcare facilities, fixed medical allowance of Rs 5,000 and medical coverage of pensioners residing in rural and non-CGHS areas.Restoration of commuted pension after 11 yearsThe BPS has demanded restoring the commuted portion of pension after 11 years or on attaining the age of 71 years, whichever is earlier, for employees retiring at the age of 60.At present, central government employees can commute up to 40% of their pension. But they get a full pension only after 15 years.The BPS has also suggested granting age-related additional pension beginning from the age of 65 years in five-year slabs.What is Bharat Pension Samaj?Bharat Pension Samaj, established in January 1955 and recognised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare and NITI Aayog, is represented on Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA). With 245 affiliated associations, it represents the interests of nearly one million pensioners across the country.