Armed Forces Seek 300 to 400 percent pay hike for soldiers

Armed Forces Seek 300 to 400 percent pay hike for soldiers

According to television news channel 'Times Now', the Indian Army is lobbying for a 400% pay hike to the Sri Krishna Sixth Pay Commission. The armed forces - Army, Navy and Air force - have put together a presentation for him, asking for a huge raise. The presentation will be given to justice Sri Krishna who heads the 6th Pay Commission. Here is a brief list of the recommendations:▪ A 300-400 per cent rise in basic pay - 400 per cent more than the current basic, and two and a half times more than basic plus Daily Allowance (DA). ▪ Something called Military Service Pay to compensate the X factor – especially the dangerous nature of the job, staying away from family, and frequent shifts. Across the board, armed forces personnel have demanded a 40 to 50 per cent hike of basic salary. ▪ The forces also want an Incentive Pay, aimed at specialists like engineers and pilots who often quit the Army for better opportunities in the private sector. So, after 15 years, if armed forces officers want to stay on, they will get a year's basic salary extra. What these conditions aim to do is benefit 2 million officers and men of the armed forces and if implemented, could come as a godsend for millions of retired officers and men as pensions would also rise considerably. It will however be up to the Sri Krishna commission to look at the issue and decide on a special package. The Indian Army alone has over 1,300,000 active soldiers. A pay hike however is warranted considering the rising inflation over the past few years. Attractive salaries will also invite some of the countries brightest talent to serve in the Armed Forces.