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Centre mulling hike in minimum pay after strike threat

Sentinel Digital Desk

New Delhi, July 2: With various associations of Central government employees announcing an indefinite strike from July 11 against the "meagre" pay hike announced in the 7th Pay Commission, the government is considering increasing the minimum pay up to Rs 20,000, informed sources said. But the employees associations are adamant that the minimum pay should be increased to Rs 26,000 from Rs 18,000 announced.