Bharat Pensioners Samaj

Ref: (i) Railway Board's letter no. 2023/H/28/1/RELHS/Empanelled (CGHS) dated 19.09.2023 & 02.01.2025-Changes in Para 7 of the Draft MoU to be entered into between HCOs and Railways.  A RESULT OF BPS REPRESENTATION   GOVERNMENT OF INDIA भारत सरकार MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS रेल मंत्रालय (RAILWAY BOARD रेलवे बोर्ड) No. 2021/H-1/11/10/MoU                                                         New Delhi, Dated 10.02.2025 The General Managers, All Indian Railways & Production Units. PCAO/PLW, CAO/RWP & DG/RDSO. Sub: Changes in Para 7 of the Draft MoU to be entered into between HCOs and Railways. Ref: (i) Railway Board's letter no. 2023/H/28/1/RELHS/Empanelled (CGHS) dated 19.09.2023 & 02.01.2025. (ii) Railway Board’s letter of even no. dated 20.11.2023. In order to extend facilities of OPD consultations & investigations fo...

  The Need for Pay & Pension Reforms 1. The 10-Year Cycle & the Squeeze on Real Pay/Pension Pay Commissions are constituted once every decade, compelling the government to implement significant salary and pension increases because Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) adjustments fail to keep pace with real inflation. Over time, employees and pensioners experience a decline in real income, necessitating a large revision to restore their financial standing. 2. Addressing Systemic Pay and Pension Disparities 2.1 Disparity in Pay Bands Between J.A. and Selection Grade Officers Background and Issues The introduction of the Pay Band (PB) system by the 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC) marked a significant structural shift in central government pay scales. However, this change inadvertently created an unjustified pay gap between Selection Grade and J.A. Grade officers. The 7th CPC further institutionalized this disparity through the Pay Matrix system, leadin...

  Introduction & Key Issues Pay Commissions are constituted every 10 years , but inflation outpaces salary and pension adjustments. Pensioners experience declining real income , requiring major revisions. Disparities exist in pay bands, pension fixation, and notional pay calculations , leading to financial stress among retirees.   Addressing Pay & Pension Disparities . Disparity in J.A. & Selection Grade Pay Bands The 6th & 7th CPC worsened salary gaps, ignoring J.A. Grade officers . Selection Grade officers were upgraded, creating unjust pay gaps . . Fixation Issues for Pre-2006 Retirees Pre-2006 retirees receive lower pensions than post-2006 retirees despite similar service records. Supreme Court rulings uphold pension parity , but government reluctance persists. . Pension Anomalies in Survey of India Pre-1989 retirees were denied due pension benefits , vio...

  NEW PENSION SCHEME in place of National Pension System: Features of Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ***** LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 972 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 10 FEBRUARY, 2025/ MAGHA 21, 1946 (SAKA) NEW PENSION SCHEME 972. Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has introduced New Pension Scheme in place of the existing National Pension Scheme; (b) whether it is true that a Committee has been constituted with representatives from Government and employees to thrash out contentious issues; (c) if so, the details of contentious issues identified; (d) whether the Committee has submitted its Report; and (e) if so, the recommendations made by the Committee and status of implementation of the same? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY) (a) to (e) As announced by Hon’ble Finance Minister on 24.03.2023, a Committee was se...

Pay & Pension Hike Will Not Harm Government Finances – It’s a Necessity, Not a Burden! Honoring Public Servants, Strengthening the Nation. Respected dignitaries, esteemed colleagues, and my dear friends, Today, I stand before you not just to talk about salaries and pensions, but to emphasize the value of the dedicated individuals who run this great nation—our government employees and pensioners. pause .These are the people who build our policies, ensure smooth administration, and dedicate their lives to public service. And yet, when the question of fair pay and pensions arises, it is met with resistance and misplaced fears about economic instability. Let me be very clear—A well-structured pay and pension hike does not threaten our economy. On the contrary, it strengthens it. Debunking the Myth: Pay & Pension Hikes Will Weaken the Exchequer. Time and again, we hear concerns that increasing government salaries and pensions will widen the fiscal deficit, draining r...

 

Reforming Wage Fixation: A Call for Modernization The Aykroyd formula , used for wage fixation in India, is outdated, gender bias, smells of colonial mindset, violates constitutional provisions and fails to consider modern expenses like digital needs, healthcare inflation, and occupational energy demands. The widening minimum-to-maximum wage ratio (1:13.85 vs. 1:8 pre-1996) further deepens inequality, contradicting constitutional principles of justice, equality, and dignity . 1. Why Wage Reform is Necessary Aykroyd’s 2700 kcal/day model ignores varying job intensities: Job Type Caloric Needs Current Wage Basis Office Work 2400–2700 kcal 1.0x Aykroyd Moderate Work 3000–3500 kcal 1.2–1.4x Aykroyd Heavy Labor 3500–4500 kcal 1.5–1.8x Aykroyd Paramilitary 4000–5000 kcal 1.8–2.0x Aykroyd Combat Soldiers ...

Honorable , I stand before you today on behalf of Bharat Pensioners Samaj with a deep concern that affects not just our government employees but the very fabric of our nation’s workforce. For decades, the minimum salary of our lowest-ranked government employees has been determined using an outdated formula—one that fails to recognize modern realities. The Aykroyd formula, used since the 1st Pay Commission, does not reflect today’s Gender equality ,cost of living, education, proper rearing of children to make them strong ,robust, intelligent citizens,   digital access, or the responsibility of supporting dependent parents. It is time for change. Let’s talk about fairness. How can we expect dignity in retirement when salaries themselves fail to provide a dignified life? The government, as the model employer, must ensure its employees earn wages that keep pace with inflation and real market costs. The 7th Pay Commission set a minimum of ₹18,000 based on a 3-unit formula , but i...