Sixth Pay Commission report to be put up for approval

The report of the Sixth Pay Commission is likely to be put up for approval of the Cabinet on Thursday, official sources said here today.

The report is part of the agenda for discussions being held today at the Prime Minister's Office. Sources added that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may announce the higher wages for central government employees during his Independence day speech on August 15.
The Sixth Pay Commission has recommended an effective 28 per cent hike in wages of central government employees.