OROP
Agnipath reset puts age, talent & pension goals to test
Agnipath, introduced in 2022, aimed to reform military recruitment by allowing soldiers to serve for four years. Recent changes now allow all Agniveers to retain permanent service after their tenure. This shift could affect the average age of soldiers, previously intended to decrease. The decision may also impact the annual pension bill and the creation of trained ex-soldiers for civilian roles.
8th Pay Commission pension calculator: How Rs 25,000 to Rs 75,000 basic pensions can change at 2.0, 2.25 and 2.57 fitment factors
8th Pay Commission news: The central government has many more pensioners than employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced DA and DR hikes that will benefit both employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission will consider various recommendations regarding pension adjustments. Estimates show potential pension increases based on fitment factors of 2.0, 2.25, and 2.57. However, the final decision will be made once the Commission releases its report.
8th Pay Commission pension estimates for Level 5-9 employees: Can they get up to Rs 68,000 minimum basic pension at retirement?
8th Pay Commission pension calculator: Around 69 lakh pensioners fall under the central government's administration, with most benefiting from the Old Pension Scheme. Employee organisations are urging changes to the terms of the 8th Pay Commission to accommodate earlier revisions in pensions. The 8th Pay Commission has an 18-month deadline to submit its report. Modifications for Level 5-9 employees’ pensions will hinge on forthcoming fitment factors and estimates released alongside the commission's findings.
8th Pay Commission pension: Why is one rank, one pension a prominent demand for Level 1-18 employees?
The one rank, one pension scheme currently supports Armed Forces personnel and select officials. Employee unions are pushing for it to cover all central government civilian employees from Level 1 to Level 18. They argue that pension inequities stem from varying retirement dates across different Pay Commissions. To address this, the All India Defence Employees' Federation suggests implementing notional pay fixation to ensure pension fairness.
8th Pay Commission news: Pensioners demand 67% of last pay drawn, Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor
8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioners proposed a 67% pension of last pay drawn and a minimum pay of Rs 69,000. They also recommended one-rank-one-pension for all central government employees. The association suggested reducing the pension commutation period to eleven years. Defence pensioners' qualifying service should also be reduced on par with civil pensioners. Tax exemption on pension and family pension was also strongly advocated.
8th Pay Commission pension calculator: Can Level 7 employees get up to Rs 58,000 minimum basic pension after retirement?
8th Pay Commission calculator: The next round of 8th Pay Commission discussions will kick off in Chennai on September 7. Various employee and pensioner groups are set to engage in negotiations over salary, pension, and allowance adjustments. The spotlight will be on the push to restore the Old Pension Scheme and enhance pension rates. Discussions may also explore potential pension upticks for Level 4-7 staff, guided by fitment parameters, while addressing work and logistical issues encountered.
OROP revised table: Pension revised for army, navy, air force personnel; check rank-wise revised pension table, eligibility
OROP revision: The government has announced a revision of pensions and family pensions under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for retired defense personnel. Effective from July 1, 2024, the revised pensions will benefit all eligible personnel. The exact amount of the revised pensions will vary depending on individual service records and rank. Check rank-wise revised pension under the OROP scheme, eligibility, other details
OROP arrear payment: First withdraw January 20 communication, Supreme Court tells govt
The government had issued a notification on January saying that it would pay the OROP arrears in four instalments.
OROP in Armed Forces: Govt can't be held to Parliament promise; Centre to SC
Ex-servicemen claimed OROP originally envisaged uniform payment of pension to ex-servicemen who retired with the same rank and same years in service irrespective of their date of retirement. Any future enhancement in pension given to new retirees was to be passed on automatically to old pensioners as per the definition accepted by the government on February 26, 2014.
Govt disbursed over Rs 42,700 crore to 20.6 lakh ex-servicemen under OROP in 5 years
Under the OROP scheme, uniform pension is paid to defence personnel who retire in the same rank with the same length of service, irrespective of their date of retirement.
Modi government sings jawans’ praise but diluted OROP: AK Antony
"If the govt has started dispersing OROP, it should take responsibility for its proper implementation. The real issue is the way the govt diluted, in 2015, UPA’s order on OROP. "
Cannot consider one-year pension revision under OROP: Manohar Parrikar
Parrikar said demand of armed forces veterans for annual revision of pension under OROP scheme could not be considered as definition of OROP does not specify any timeframe for upgradation of pension.
More delay in OROP as government gives six month extension to panel
With the extension, the implementation of OROP may take more time as the panel can submit its report by December 14, official sources said.
OROP: Centre mulls over relaxation of norms for officers seeking premature retirement
Sources said the 'thought process' was that OROP could be granted to superseded officers who take PMR after continuing in service for four additional years.
Armed forces frown upon OROP for all government employees
A section of military veterans continue to protest against what they hold is a "diluted" OROP, which was notified by the government on November 7.
OROP stir: Veterans returning medals insulting nation, says Manohar Parrikar
Parrikar said that if protesting veterans had any pending issues regarding the OROP, they could go to the Judicial Commission being set up as part of scheme.
Veterans to boycott President’s tea over OROP
In a protest against the "serious shortcomings" in the "diluted" one rank, one pension (OROP) announced on September 5.
Chidambaram hits out at Centre on OROP
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram said problems would crop up during implementation if OROP is done contrary to what it was announced for the retired army personnel.
Manohar Parrikar was for OROP but was 'pressurised' in cabinet: Ram Jethmalani
Ex-servicemen have been staging protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for the past 176 days demanding OROP.
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