Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Pensioners Seek OPS, Higher Benefits During 8th Pay Commission Consultations
The 8th Pay Commission is asking groups what government employees and pensioners need.
Pensioner organisations met the Commission in Chennai.
The meetings took place on September 7 and 8.
The pensioners shared concerns about their retirement money.
They also asked about family pensions and allowances.
Some pensioners want the Old Pension Scheme, called OPS, to return.
They said stronger financial support would help retired employees and their families.
The Commission is considering the concerns raised during these consultations.
The 8th Pay Commission completed another round of consultations with pensioner organisations.
Meetings were held in Chennai on September 7 and 8.
Pensioner groups raised concerns about retirement income and higher pensions.
Other demands involved family pensions, allowances and social security.
The consultations included eligible employee unions, associations and pensioner bodies.
- Who
- Pensioner organisations, eligible employee unions, associations and pensioner bodies.
- What
- They submitted demands concerning pensions, family pensions, allowances and social security to the 8th Pay Commission.
- When
- The meetings took place on September 7 and 8.
- Where
- Chennai.
- Why
- The groups sought stronger financial security for retired government employees and their families.
- Commission
- 8th Pay Commission
- Consultation location
- Chennai
- Consultation dates
- September 7 and 8
- Participants
- Eligible employee unions, associations and pensioner bodies
- Main concern
- Strengthening retirement income and financial security
- Additional issues
- Family pensions, allowances and social security
- Specific demand mentioned
- Restoration of OPS and higher pensions