While the concerns of a major chunk of the exchequer's being diminished as a result of the sixth pay commission are understood, does'nt reluctance to set up / implement it tantamount to the States and the Centre exploiting its employees? As it is, Central and state Govt employees are bound by regulations to serve a certain minimum period (which in most cases, takes up more than half of one's lifetime). There are no options to quit if one is dissatisfied with the working conditions or pay package. This itself puts one at a great disadvantage with respect to peers in the corporate world.
If the Centre and the States are keen on getting, and more importantly, retaining quality manpower they must be willing to make conditions at least attractive, if not lucrative. This is particularly true for the Armed Forces, who have over the years served as the nation's 'insurance policy', so that the country could economically progress the way we have so far.
I'm sure the PM fully realises this and hope that his promise does not remain just that.
Thanks, and I'd be glad to take on any views to the contrary.
