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The Union Cabinet finally made an announcement in March of 2025 about the increase of 2% in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. The announcement stated that the new rate would be effective from January 1, 2025, and would raise the rates from 53% to 55% of the … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) initiated some critical updates aiming to enhance the functioning, accessibility, and benefits of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) for the members since 2025. 1, Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) Implementing the CPPS from January 1, 2025, permits the pensioners to draw their pensions from any bank branch in India … Read more
From its introduction in February 2025 to this new scheme, the government generally introduces new schemes from time to time to boost various sectors of the economy, as well as to raise the standard of living of its Indians. These schemes are such as those in agriculture, rural development, entrepreneurship, and social security. Below is … Read more
Banknotes of ₹100 and ₹200 are going to be issued now with the sign of the new incumbent Governor Sanjay Malhotra, according to the announcement of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is the announcement regarding the routine practice pertaining to the issuance of currency notes bearing the signature by the governor in office. … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made phenomenal progress for its members in the processing of applications for higher rights in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) of 1995. As on January 28, 2025, EPFO has issued 21,885 Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) against eligible members and provided them with increased pension benefits. 1,65,621 members have … Read more
The government has now proposed that there be no increases in old-age pension grants to its employees until April, 2025. Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, informed, in a written answer to the Lok Sabha on March 19, 2025, that “No proposal to change the retirement age of government employees is under consideration … Read more
For all central government employees, the Union Cabinet approved an increase of 2% in the Dearness Allowance (DA) effective from January 1, 2025. The increase will, however, also apply to Dearness Relief (DR) for all Pensioners. By this, the DA would be raised from 53% to 55% of the basic pay/pension to relieve the burden … Read more
Effective from August 5, 2025, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has moved to raise the maximum gratuity limit from ₹20 lakh to ₹25 lakh, indeed a decision that is likely to price goodwill among the central government employees. The enhancement is a direct result of the recent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) … Read more
Pensioners are required to submit an annual Life Certificate, commonly known as Jeevan Pramaan, to continue receiving their pension benefits without interruption. This certificate serves as proof of the pensioner’s continued existence and is typically submitted between November 1 and November 30 each year. Submission Methods Pensioners have multiple avenues to submit their Life Certificates: … Read more
Effective from August 1st, 2025, an increase in the maximum gratuity limit from ₹20 lakh to ₹25 lakh was declared by DoPPW, for central government employees. This enhancement of 25% goes hand in hand with the enhancement of Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50% of basic pay. Importance and Nature of Gratuity Gratuity is the amount … Read more