Pension Scheme

EPFO office leads country in processing higher pension claims under SC order

June 19, 2025 12:34 pm

Regional office clears 14,158 joint option applications, issues demand letters to over 73% applicants; sees 37% rise in claims settlement in FY25.

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As South worries over ageing population, how pension schemes may further skew balance

December 19, 2024 8:58 am

Not only do southern states have higher proportions of senior citizens, they also provide among the largest monthly old-age pensions, on top of what the uniform amount the Centre provides

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September 28, 2024 9:43 am

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Behind Unified Pension Scheme, what is the BJP govt’s play?

August 26, 2024 9:56 pm

Known for carving out a constituency among the poor with welfare initiatives, the Narendra Modi government has for the first time offered a major relief to a section of the middle class.

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Unified pension scheme raises the risk of higher burden on the exchequer

August 26, 2024 6:52 am

A return to defined benefits could also further constrain the space for spending on other avenues

senior party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his U-turn jibe at the Centre

Cong should tell why its govts have not fulfilled OPS promise in states: BJP on 'U-turn' jibe on UPS

August 25, 2024 7:43 pm

The BJP leader accused Gandhi of "bluffing" people by making false promises for votes and asked him to desist from such practice.

UPS - Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a delegation from Joint Consultative machinery for central government employees, at his residence in New Delhi. (PTI)

Explained: In Unified Pension Scheme, extra burden on govt but no pushing back on reforms

August 26, 2024 11:28 am

Clearly, the UPS is a political response to the festering grouse among government employees, who form a vocal political constituency. With assured pension expected to benefit over 23 lakh central government employees, states are also expected to join under the UPS. However, the additional strain on state government finances would require caution.