Bharat Pensioners Samaj

 

 

  OPS benefits under UPS in cases of death or disablement मृत्यु या विकलांगता की स्थिति में यूपीएस के तहत ओपीएस के लाभ: Department of Pensions and Pensioner’s Welfare issues OM पेंशन एवं पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग ने ओएम जारी किया Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pensions and Pensioner’s Welfare issues OM on UPS for death/discharge on account of invalidation/disablement Posted On: 18 JUN 2025 7:09PM by PIB Delhi Instructions for options to avail benefits under OPS on the death of Government employee during service or discharge from Government service on account of invalidation/disablement to Central Government employees opting for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Service vide its Notification No. FS1/3/2023-PR dated 24.01.2025 had notified introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under NPS for the recruits to the Central Government civil service w.e.f. 01.04.2025 giving one time opti...

  Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) – Request for clarification and extension of deadline for exercising option by employees: Dr. John Brittas, MP (Rajya Sabha) writes to Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs vide letter dated 17.06.2025 Dr. JOHN BRITTAS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT (RAJYA SABHA) LEADER CPI(M) Group in Rajya Sabha Member: Committee on Public Undertakings Standing Committee on External Affairs Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting MPRS/06/1589/2025 17.06.2025 Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Government of India Respected Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, Sub: Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) – Request for clarification and extension of deadline for exercising option by employees – reg: Ref: Representation received from the Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers regarding concerns on UPS implementation I trust this letter finds you in good health and high spir...

  Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) – Request for Circulation: Secretary, NC JCM (Staff Side) writes to Cabinet Secretary vide letter 18.06.2025 Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 410001 E-Mail : nc.jcm.np[at]gmail.com No. NC/JCM/2025 Dated: 18.06.2025 The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi – 110004. Sub: Request for Circulation of Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Ref: Ministry of Personnel PG & Pensions (DoPT)’s letter no. 6/1/2025-JCA dated 23.01.2025 Respected Sir, I am directed to respectfully draw your kind attention to the subject cited above and to submit the following for your kind and expeditious consideration: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (DoPT), vide letter under reference, has conveyed that the Government of India has dec...

  Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity to Employees opting for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) यूपीएस का विकल्प चुनने वाले कर्मचारियों को रिटायरमेंट ग्रेच्युटी और डेथ ग्रेच्युटी का लाभ Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions EXTENSION OF BENEFIT OF RETIREMENT GRATUITY AND DEATH GRATUITY TO EMPLOYEES OPTING FOR UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME (UPS) Posted On: 18 JUN 2025 7:09PM by PIB Delhi Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Service vide its Notification No. FS-1/3/2023-PR dated 24.01.2025 had notified introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under NPS for the recruits to the Central Government civil service w.e.f. 01.04.2025 giving one time option to the Central Government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) for inclusion under the Unified Pension Scheme.  In view of the above, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare vide its OM No. 57/01/2025-P&PW(B)/UPS/10498 dated 18.06.2025, has issued clarification t...

 

 

 

 

  Why Retirement Planning in India Must Begin Now - A 5 Step Blueprint Authored by: Samannay Biswas Updated Jun 2, 2025, 10:58 IST SUMMARY With fewer joint families, rising healthcare inflation, and longer life expectancy, Indians face a retirement crisis unless proactive financial planning begins early. Experts urge a shift from dependence on EPF/PPF to diversified, goal-oriented investments supported by literacy and financial advice. In a country where cultural tradition often places the financial burden of ageing parents on children, India is now experiencing a seismic shift. FOLLOW US FOLLOW US India ’s working population and retirees are increasingly falling short in retirement readiness, primarily due to an over-reliance on traditional savings instruments like EPF and  PPF , coupled with a lack of proactive financial planning. This issue spans both urban and rural areas and becomes particularly critical from the age of 30 onwards, as most individuals delay serious retire...