Unified Pension Scheme Gains Traction Among Central Government Employees

Unified Pension Scheme Gains Traction Among Central Government Employees

Unified Pension Scheme Gains Traction Among Central Government Employees The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is gaining momentum among central government employees, with 31,555 participants as of July 2025. The deadline for enrollment is set for September, as informed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Monday.Sitharaman stated that up to July 20, 2025, the government received 7,253 claims under UPS, of which 4,978 were proce…

Pension Hike Update: Will PF Pension Increase by ₹1,000? Government Clarifies in Parliament

Pension Hike Latest News: If you are also expecting an increase in the pension you get after a lifetime of hard work, then you may be a little disappointed to hear the government’s response. For the last few months, there were constant reports that the minimum pension under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) could soon be increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 7,500 per month, as a parliamentary committee and many employee organizations we…

With 4,978 Claims Processed, Unified Pension Scheme Gains Momentum As Retirement Option - The Commune

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 28 July 2025 said that 7,253 claims under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) have been received, out of which 4,978 claims have been processed for payment of benefits (as on 20 July 2025). As per the eligibility criteria, there are 25,756 retired Central government subscribers eligible to receive additional benefits under UPS, the minister informed the Parliament. “These eligible subscribers are those Central…