Question : REDUCING FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THE GOVERNMENT

(a) the total number of employees working in the Central Government offices, State-wise;

(b) the total expenditure being incurred towards their salaries and allowances before and after implementation of 6th Pay Commission;

(c) whether retrenchment is being considered by the Government;

(d) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor;

(e) whether Government is considering of raising age limit of 60 years for retirement of Government servants to 62; and

(f) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE (E&FS) SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA

(a) The total number of civilian employees working in the Central Government offices as on 01.03.2010 was 32.24 lakhs. State-wise data is not centrally maintained by this Ministry.

(b) The total expenditure incurred on salaries and allowances of Central Government Civilian Employees before and after implementation of 6th Pay Commission is as follows:

During the financial year	Expenditure (in Crore)
Expenditure before 6th CPC	2007-08	` 44361.01
Expenditure after 6th CPC	2008-09	` 61362.00	2009-10	` 78111.20	2010-11 (R.E.)	` 94270.50