Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Retired Government Employees Seek Pension Increase
Some retired government employees are upset because they get very little money each month.
They want their pensions increased, but the government says it doesn't have enough money.
The retirees have been getting a small amount since 2014.
People are asking why the government can afford to spend money on other things, but not on these retirees.
The retirees feel the government doesn't care about them.
Some retirees have already died, and others are still waiting.
The author thinks this is not fair and that the government should help them.
Rajya Sabha members raised questions about enhancing the minimum pension for EPS-95 retirees.
The Minister of State for L&E responded with the same answer given previously.
The government cites lack of funds as the reason for not increasing pensions.
The author questions the government's priorities given other expenditures.
The author criticizes the government's lack of consideration for the retirees.
- Who
- EPS-95 retirees, Minister of State for L&E, Vailko and Shanmugam
- What
- Questions were raised about increasing minimum pension for EPS-95 retirees.
- When
- July 24 (when questions were raised in Rajya Sabha).
- Where
- Rajya Sabha
- Why
- To address the low pension amounts received by EPS-95 retirees.
Retirees
Government
Pension Amount
Retirees
Desire an increase in their minimum pension amount.
Government
The government claims a lack of funds.
- Pensioners' Current Pension
- Rs 1,000 monthly (since 2014)
- Government Response
- Cites lack of funds
- Relevant Body
- Rajya Sabha