EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND HOSTS ARMY WAR COLLEGE OFFICERS FOR NAVAL AND INDUSTRIAL TOUR 50 trainee officers, along with the Commander of the Higher Command Wing and three Directing Staff from the Army War College, Mhow, visited the Eastern Naval Command as part of their Naval and Industrial Tour. The objective of the visit was to provide the officers with an overview of naval operations and familiarize them with the roles and responsibilities of the Indian Navy’s operational commands. During their visit, the officers toured several key facilities, including the Escape Training School, INS Satavahana, Naval Dockyard, frontline warships, submarines, and the Naval Air Station INS Dega, gaining valuable insights into the functioning and capabilities of the Indian Navy.

EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND HOSTS WINTER STUDY TOUR FOR 2024 BATCH IAS OFFICERS The Eastern Naval Command hosted a winter study tour for 38 trainee IAS officers from the 2024 batch of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, from 09-15 January. The tour, conducted in two groups, aimed to provide the officers with an in-depth understanding of naval operations and familiarize them with the roles and responsibilities of the Indian Navy’s operational commands. During the visit, the trainees were given an interactive presentation about the crucial functions of the Eastern Naval Command, enhancing their knowledge of defense operations and strategic roles within the Indian Navy.

PM MODI APPROVES 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the 8th Central Pay Commission, bringing excitement and optimism among central government employees. This decision will benefit over 45 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners. The approval came well before the expected time, which was set for 2026, when the 7th Pay Commission was originally scheduled to end. The approval was warmly received by leaders in the government employees’ unions, such as Dr. M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary (NFIR) and Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary/Staff Side/NC(JCM), who expressed their gratitude to both Prime Minister Modi and Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishaw for their timely action. To understand the historical context, the following is a brief look at the key details of previous pay commissions: 1st Pay Commission (May 1946 - May 1947) Chairman: Srinivasa Varadachariar Minimum salary: ₹55/month; Maximum salary: ₹2,000/month Beneficiaries: Around 1.5 million employees 2nd Pay Commission (Aug 1957 - Aug 1959) Chairman: Jaganath Das Minimum salary: ₹80/month Beneficiaries: Approximately 2.5 million employees 3rd Pay Commission (Apr 1970 - Mar 1973) Chairman: Raghubir Dayal Minimum salary: ₹185/month Beneficiaries: About 3 million employees 4th Pay Commission (Sept 1983 - Dec 1986) Chairman: P.N. Singhal Minimum salary: ₹750/month Beneficiaries: Over 3.5 million employees 5th Pay Commission (Apr 1994 - Jan 1997) Chairman: Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian Minimum salary: ₹2,550/month Beneficiaries: Around 4 million employees 6th Pay Commission (Oct 2006 - Mar 2008) Chairman: Justice B.N. Srikrishna Minimum salary: ₹7,000/month; Maximum salary: ₹80,000/month Beneficiaries: Nearly 6 million employees 7th Pay Commission (Feb 2014 - Nov 2016) Chairman: Justice A.K. Mathur Minimum salary: ₹18,000/month; Maximum salary: ₹2,50,000/month Beneficiaries: Over 10 million (including pensioners) Now, with the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025, employees are anticipating further improvements in their compensation structure.