Page 4 - Government Pension

Deeply disturbed over changes in pension rules: Ex-civil servants to PM

The former civil servants said they were unable to understand why there was a need for such an amendment to the Central Pension Rules

Can hike in Dearness Allowance boost consumer spending?

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on July 14, 2021 announced hike in Dearness Allowance from 17 per cent earlier to 28 per cent for government employees and pensioners w.e.f. July. This will increase the take-home salary while pensioners will also get additional support. But will it result in higher spending? Let's find out

Subscriber base of NPS, APY up 22% to 4.05 cr at Jan-end 2021: PFRDA

The number of subscribers under government-run pension schemes NPS and APY rose nearly 22 per cent to 4.05 crore at January-end this year, according to data from PFRDA.

Govt scraps need of min 7-year constant service for enhanced family pension

An EOFP is 50 per cent of personnel's last emoluments and is payable for 10 years from the date of the death of the personnel in service

Salaried class pours, informal workers pare pension money: PFRDA data

Contributions towards pension rose as new subscriber growth fell in April-July

Govt plans to integrate e-PPO with DigiLocker for civil pensioners

The Centre has planned to integrate the electronic Pension Payment Order (e-PPO) with DigiLocker in order to enhance ease of living of Central government civil pensioners.

Coronavirus: EPFO to disburse pension early to 6.5 mn account holders

Earlier this month, the EPFO had issued a statement asking its subscribers to avail online for availing various facilities, including for their provident fund claims

Not a country for old people

Why it is practically impossible for elders to live independent and dignified lives on government pensions