Pension
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Finance Ministry sets up committee to review pension system for govt employees
India | Apr 07, 2023, 12:03 AM ISTThe Ministry of Finance on Thursday set up a committee to review the pension system for the government employees.
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Maharashtra: Drone footage shows thousands of farmers, tribals marching towards Mumbai
Maharashtra | Mar 15, 2023, 08:27 PM ISTA large group of at least 10,000 farmers and tribals are marching towards Mumbai from Maharashtra's Nashik district. A drone footage showed the group moving towards Mumbai from Kasara Ghat
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Maharashtra: Govt employees' strike for OPS restoration enters second day; services affected
Maharashtra | Mar 15, 2023, 01:57 PM ISTMaharashtra protest: According to reports, the agitation has affected the smooth functioning of government hospitals and offices.
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Maharashtra Old Pension Scheme strike: CM urges employees to call off agitation
Maharashtra | Mar 14, 2023, 11:49 PM ISTChief Minister Eknath Shinde discussed the matter with several employees organisations who have gone on strike demanding the Old Pension Scheme. The Chief Minister said that the general public should not face any problems and urged them to take back their strike and find a solution through dialogue.
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Maharashtra: Over 17 lakhs employees hold indefinite strike for OPS; govt warns of strict action
Maharashtra | Mar 14, 2023, 06:49 PM ISTMumbai: The Maharashtra State Government Employees Federation has stressed that the strike will continue until the government accepts their demands.
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Why should you choose National Pension System (NPS) over other annuity plans?
Business | Mar 05, 2023, 10:25 AM ISTThe NPS programme gives investors the chance to purchase annuity plans from insurance providers appointed by PFRDA.
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How to reclaim withdrawn but unclaimed amount from National Pension System (NPS) account?
Business | Feb 13, 2023, 11:48 PM ISTNational Pension System (NPS) subscribers can retrieve their 'withdrawn but unclaimed' funds by following a specified format set by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
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'It will burden future taxpayers' | NITI Aayog VC warns against revival of old pension scheme
India | Nov 27, 2022, 02:30 PM ISTOld Pension Scheme: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery also underlined the need for enhancing capital expenditure and creating a space for the private sector through fiscal consolidation.
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Gujarat Assembly elections: Congress, AAP make OPS restoration demand main poll plank in state
Elections | Nov 13, 2022, 01:52 PM ISTGujarat Assembly elections: With effect from April 1, 2019, the government decided to contribute 14% of the employee's salary and deferred compensation under the Center's plan, compared to the employee's 10% contribution.
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Yogi Adityanath launches e-portal for pensioners in UP; to benefit 11.5 lakh retirees
India | May 01, 2022, 12:53 PM ISTThe portal is designed to streamline the disbursement of pension to the state government employees who retire from services.
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Entire pension disbursement process to go online, says Delhi government
India | Feb 09, 2022, 09:41 AM ISTThe first digital payment was made under the programme on the day, Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam said.
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UP CM announces pension of Rs 4,000 for children who lost their parents to COVID-19
India | Jun 18, 2021, 02:02 PM ISTUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 under the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana.
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Govt extends payment of provisional pension up to 1 year period: Jitendra Singh
Business | May 05, 2021, 09:07 PM ISTUnion minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the government has decided to extend the payment of provisional pension up to a period of one year from the date of retirement of an employee in view of the COVID-19 situation.
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Punjab 6th pay commission recommends 2-fold increase in salaries for govt employees
Business | May 04, 2021, 08:01 PM ISTAll major allowances are proposed to be revised upward, with rationalisation in certain allowances, as per the recommendations of the sixth pay commission.
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Family Pension BIG Update: Modi govt announces massive hike | Details
Business | Feb 12, 2021, 07:16 PM ISTIn a welcome development for those availing family pensions, the Centre has raised the upper ceiling from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1.25 lakh per month, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Friday.
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Good News! Modi government relaxes rules for family pension to disabled survivors
Business | Feb 09, 2021, 03:30 PM ISTA child or sibling of a deceased government servant or pensioner, who is suffering from a mental or physical disability, shall be eligible for family pension for life.
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Retired Air India employees seek Labour Ministry's intervention for pension
India | Sep 29, 2020, 11:24 PM ISTRetired employees of Air India have said that the absence of pensions is causing them hardship.
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Release pension of retired employees: Delhi High Court to NDMC
India | Aug 24, 2020, 05:23 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court on Monday directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to release the pension of its retired employees payable for the month of April 2020, by the end of August 2020.
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7th Pay Commission: Good news for Central govt employees retiring during Covid-19 pandemic
Business | Jul 30, 2020, 03:08 PM ISTIn a big relief for Central government employees, who are retiring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Narendra Modi led central government has decided to ensure provisional pension for them till their regular Pension Payment Order (PPO) is issued and other formalities completed
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Bihar: Special family pension for dependents of govt staff who die of coronavirus
India | Jul 26, 2020, 09:58 AM ISTFamily members, dependents of state government staff who die of coronavirus while on duty will receive a special family pension, the Bihar Cabinet took the decision on Saturday.