Archive · 21 Jul 2026
EPS-95 Pension Hike: Centre Considers Raising Minimum Pension
The EPS-95 National Agitation Committee wants the government to increase the minimum monthly pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500.
They also want Dearness Allowance (DA) included.
The government has received these requests but hasn't made a decision yet.
The pension fund is supported by contributions from employers and the government.
The government is committed to providing social security but needs to consider the fund's sustainability.
Currently, the government provides ₹1,000 per month as the minimum pension through budgetary support.
The EPS-95 National Agitation Committee demands an increase in the minimum monthly pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500.
The government has received requests but has not made a decision yet.
The pension fund is supported by contributions from employers and the government.
The government provides ₹1,000 per month as the minimum pension through budgetary support.
The government is committed to strengthening social security coverage for EPFO members.
- Who
- The EPS-95 National Agitation Committee, trade unions, public representatives, and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje.
- What
- Demand for an increase in the minimum monthly pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500, along with Dearness Allowance (DA).
- When
- The issue was raised in the Lok Sabha on 20 July.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide greater financial support to elderly workers and ensure the sustainability of the pension fund.
Trade Unions and Public Representatives
Government
Pension Increase Demand
Trade Unions and Public Representatives
Demand an increase in the minimum monthly pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500, along with Dearness Allowance (DA).
Government
Acknowledges the demand but no decision has been made yet.
Budgetary Support
Trade Unions and Public Representatives
Seek additional budgetary support or restructuring of the pension fund to increase pension amounts.
Government
Provides budgetary support to ensure the minimum pension of ₹1,000 per month and manages the fund through contributions.
- Current Minimum Pension
- ₹1,000 per month
- Proposed Minimum Pension
- ₹7,500 per month
- Government Contribution
- 1.16% of wages through budgetary support
- Employer Contribution
- 8.33% of wages towards the pension fund
- Scheme Type
- Defined Contribution–Defined Benefit social security scheme
- Government Commitment
- Strengthening social security coverage for EPFO members