No proposal for reduction of pension, says Government

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has informed its press release that there is no proposal for reduction of pension

Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Government of India

It has come to the notice of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare of the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension that in the wake of the current pandemic, Covid-19 and the ensuing economic scenario, many rumours are afloat that the Government is contemplating a reduction/stoppage of Pension which has become a source of worry for the Pensioners.

As clarified earlier, it is being reiterated that there is no such proposal for reduction of pension and no action is contemplated by the Government in this respect. Instead, the Government is committed for the welfare and well being of the pensioners.

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