Five Years of 'One Rank One Pension' Scheme a Momentous Occasion, Says PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

Five Years of 'One Rank One Pension' Scheme a Momentous Occasion, Says PM Modi

News 18  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the One Rank One Pension scheme for armed forces veterans was a historic step to ensure the well-being of our soldiers, as he greeted them on the fifth anniversary of his government's decision to implement OROP. OROP is aimed at ensuring uniform pensions for veterans retiring in the same rank with the same length of service irrespective of when they retire. "Today, five years ago, India took a historic step towards ensuring the well-being of our great soldiers, who courageously protect our nation. According to the government, over Rs 10,795.4 crore were distributed among 20.60 lakh ex-servicemen and their family pensioners as arrears with a yearly recurring expenditure of about Rs 7,123.38 crore.. Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here

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Ex-Air Force chief's response to Rahul Gandhi's remark on 'One Rank, One Pension'
1 year, 6 months ago

Ex-Air Force chief's response to Rahul Gandhi's remark on 'One Rank, One Pension'

India Today  

Former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has warned against efforts to create divisions between officers and jawans regarding the 'One Rank One Pension' issue. Speaking on Wednesday at a meeting of the Air Force Association, a veterans' organisation of which he is the head, RKS Bhadauria expressed concern about recent attempts to portray officers as receiving …

What's behind Congress-BJP fight over OROP revision scheme
2 years, 2 months ago

What's behind Congress-BJP fight over OROP revision scheme

India Today  

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are at it yet again. On December 23, the Centre approved the revision of the scheme that would benefit 25.13 lakh military pensioners and called it a “historic decision”. Jairam Ramesh also drew attention to the fact that: “Since March 2022, the Modi Sarkar sought extension in the Supreme Court four times, to …

Union Cabinet approves pending One-Rank-One-Pension revision for veterans
2 years, 3 months ago

Union Cabinet approves pending One-Rank-One-Pension revision for veterans

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a pending pension revision for pensioners from the armed forces and their families under the One Rank One Pension scheme, which has been delayed since July 2019. Arrears will be paid from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 which is approximately ₹23,638 crore as per the applicable dearness relief, the Defence Ministry said. …

Modi Govt Revises OROP for Defence Personnel, Family Pensioners; 25.13 Lakh Veterans to Benefit
2 years, 3 months ago

Modi Govt Revises OROP for Defence Personnel, Family Pensioners; 25.13 Lakh Veterans to Benefit

News 18  

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension scheme to all eligible pensioners of the armed forces with effect from July 2019. Union Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur announced the decision and said Union Cabinet approved the next revision of the pension of Defence Forces Personnel/family pensioners under …

One Rank-One Pension: SC dismisses review plea against judgement
2 years, 7 months ago

One Rank-One Pension: SC dismisses review plea against judgement

India TV News  

Highlights SC dismisses review plea against judgement Court's verdict came on the plea filed by the Indian Ex-servicemen Movement The apex court on March 16 upheld the OROP principle adopted by the Centre One Rank-One Pension: The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a review of its order upholding the One Rank-One Pension principle adopted by the Centre in …

Supreme Court upholds One Rank, One Pension scheme for armed forces
3 years ago

Supreme Court upholds One Rank, One Pension scheme for armed forces

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Centre’s One Rank, One Pension scheme for the armed forces. The Centre, represented by Additional Solicitor-General N. Venkatraman, had assured that pensions of “all pensioners would be protected.” Finally, the scheme mandated the re-fixation of pension every five years. “Varying pensions payable to officers of the same rank, retiring before or after July …

SC upholds government’s decision on ‘One Rank, One Pension’ for defence forces
3 years ago

SC upholds government’s decision on ‘One Rank, One Pension’ for defence forces

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the government's decision on One Rank, One Pension and says it does not find any constitutional infirmity on the OROP principle and the notification dated November 7, 2015. The Supreme Court announced its verdict on a plea by ex-servicemen association seeking implementation of One Rank-One Pension as recommended by the Bhagat Singh Koshyari Committee with …

OROP : Centre Files Affidavit In Supreme Court; Says Both 'Same Rank' & 'Same Length Of Service' Necessary To Claim 'One Rank One Pension'
3 years, 1 month ago

OROP : Centre Files Affidavit In Supreme Court; Says Both 'Same Rank' & 'Same Length Of Service' Necessary To Claim 'One Rank One Pension'

Live Law  

The Central Government has told the Supreme Court that both "same rank" and "same length of service" in defence services are necessary conditions for claiming One Rank One Pension benefits.In an additional affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Defence further said that the Finance Minister's speech dated February 17, 2014 wherein the Koshiyari. The Central Government has …

[OROP] SC Acknowledges Steps Taken By Govt., Says The Question Is 'Whether Equalisation Every 5 Years Will Be Sufficient or Not'? [Read Note]
4 years, 6 months ago

[OROP] SC Acknowledges Steps Taken By Govt., Says The Question Is 'Whether Equalisation Every 5 Years Will Be Sufficient or Not'? [Read Note]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the Central Government had taken steps to implement One Rank One Pension & that it could not be said that nothing had been done in this regard.A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud & KM Joseph were hearing a plea filed by Indian Ex Servicemen Movement averring that despite assurance on floor of Parliament, …

War veterans accuse Narendra Modi of 'betraying their trust' over OROP
7 years, 3 months ago

War veterans accuse Narendra Modi of 'betraying their trust' over OROP

Firstpost  

A group of war veterans claimed that instead of agreeing to their OROP demands for which the ex-servicemen had been agitating for long, the Centre was “insulting” them Ahmedabad: A group of war veterans on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of “betraying” their trust over the issue of the One Rank One Pension. “By not implementing OROP, the Modi …

Only 5 per cent Army veterans facing problems over OROP: Parrikar
8 years, 4 months ago

Only 5 per cent Army veterans facing problems over OROP: Parrikar

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said 95 per cent of retired defence personnel have benefited from the implementation of the One Rank, One Pension scheme and problems being faced by the remaining 5 per cent will be resolved in the next two months. "More than 95 per cent people are benefiting from pension after the implementation of One …

Rs 5,500 cr paid for implementing OROP; I fulfilled my promise: PM Narendra Modi
8 years, 4 months ago

Rs 5,500 cr paid for implementing OROP; I fulfilled my promise: PM Narendra Modi

ABP News  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Rs 5,500 crore has been paid for implementing the OROP scheme, an issue that has been hanging fire for the last 40 years, even as he lauded the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces amid tension on the border with Pakistan. Modi said the issue had been pending for "40 years" …

OROP has turned into 'one rank, many pensions', says Congress
8 years, 4 months ago

OROP has turned into 'one rank, many pensions', says Congress

Firstpost  

The implementation of ‘one rank, one pension ’ has instead become ‘one rank, many pensions’, the Congress today claimed, asking the Modi government to take cue from its Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s letter to the Prime Minister and fast resolve the remaining concerns. New Delhi: The implementation of “one rank, one pension ” has instead become “one rank, many pensions”, …

SC notice to Centre on OROP plea; Jethmalani represents Ex-servicmen [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

SC notice to Centre on OROP plea; Jethmalani represents Ex-servicmen [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by ex-servicemen which sought implementation of One Rank One Pension “as formulated by” the UPA-2 government saying the present government had diluted the policy.The petitioners are being represented by veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani and advocate Balaji Srinivasan.The bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra has sought. The Supreme …

Army Veterans Back to OROP Protests, Return Medals to Government
9 years, 4 months ago

Army Veterans Back to OROP Protests, Return Medals to Government

The Quint  

Ex-servicemen will start returning their medals from today to protest the government notification on the implementation of One Rank, One Pension, which they have rejected. Rejecting objections against the One Rank, One Pension scheme by some army veterans, Parrikar had yesterday said that it is impossible to satisfy everyone. “We have fulfilled the main one rank one pension demand including …

Notification for Implementation of OROP Issued
9 years, 4 months ago

Notification for Implementation of OROP Issued

Live Law  

The Government today issued the notification regarding implementation of ‘One Rank One Pension’ in respect of Defence Forces personnel.Defence Forces of India have a rich history and tradition of bravery and gallantry. The Government today issued the notification regarding implementation of ‘One Rank One Pension’ in respect of Defence Forces personnel. Defence forces have not only defend our borders with …

OROP stir: Now, military veterans to return medals in protest
9 years, 4 months ago

OROP stir: Now, military veterans to return medals in protest

Firstpost  

Armed forces veterans staging a protest in New Delhi to press their demand for ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme on Friday announced that they will return their medals across the country on 9-10 November. New Delhi: Armed forces veterans staging a protest in New Delhi to press their demand for ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme on Friday announced that they …

Govt implements OROP, but deadlock remains: Veterans to continue agitation for five demands
9 years, 6 months ago

Govt implements OROP, but deadlock remains: Veterans to continue agitation for five demands

Firstpost  

In a landmark decision, the Narendra Modi government on Saturday decided to implement the One Rank One Pension scheme. The issue of OROP has been pending for over four decades and the Prime Minister has on many occasions reiterated this government’s commitment to implement OROP.” Parrikar added that the previous government had estimated that implementation of the scheme would cost …

Veterans say government did not accept their demands on OROP
9 years, 6 months ago

Veterans say government did not accept their demands on OROP

India TV News  

New Delhi: Soon after Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday announced One-Rank-One-Pension Scheme, the veterans said they do not accept it in its current form. Leader of agitating ex-servicemen Major Gen Satbir Singh addressed mediapersons soon after Parrikar's announcement and said they have objection over the government's version of OROP. Satbir Singh said, “This is one rank five pensions and …

Government announces implementation of OROP scheme
9 years, 6 months ago

Government announces implementation of OROP scheme

India TV News  

After wait of 42 long years, government rolls out OROP for ex-servicemen New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government today announced the implementation of One Rank One Pension scheme for ex-servicemen.Addressing the media, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that Prime Minister has on many occasions reiterated government's New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government today announced the implementation of One Rank One …

Cannot have annual pension revision says Arun Jaitley on OROP – India TV
9 years, 6 months ago

Cannot have annual pension revision says Arun Jaitley on OROP – India TV

India TV News  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today virtually ruled out annual revision of pension as demanded by agitating ex servicemen under ‘One rank, One pension' but said government will safeguard interests of soldiers retiring at an early age through higher pensions. “I have been very vigilant about fiscal prudence and therefore my job is really that of a housewife in …

Pricing the OROP
9 years, 7 months ago

Pricing the OROP

Live Mint  

The issue of One Rank One Pension for military personnel has come to the forefront again. Suppose the pension were to rise at the rate of inflation, that is if inflation is 4%, the Rs.30 per month becomes Rs.31.20 per month in the next year. Thus if the government goes from a nominal annuity to a wage-indexed annuity, pension expenditure …

Ex-servicemen reject Modi’s word on OROP
9 years, 7 months ago

Ex-servicemen reject Modi’s word on OROP

The Hindu  

Reiterating his government’s commitment to implement the one rank, one pension scheme for retired armed services personnel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on Saturday, said that though negotiations were at the last stage, justice had to be done to all sections of the population. 'Bureaucracy giving short shrift to soldiers' Rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s word …

Government apathy on OROP to hit morale: ex-army chief - India Tv News
9 years, 7 months ago

Government apathy on OROP to hit morale: ex-army chief - India Tv News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government's apathy to the protests seeking the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme will affect the morale of soldiers, former army chief V.P. The general, who headed the army when the Kargil conflict took place in 1999, said keeping the morale of the forces high was key to winning any war. Though OROP affects ex-servicemen, …

OROP to be implemented after modalities are approved: Manohar Parrikar |IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

OROP to be implemented after modalities are approved: Manohar Parrikar |IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday toldparliament that the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme was discussed with stakeholders, and it will be implemented once its "modalities" are approved. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Parrikar said: "The principle of One Rank One Pension for the armed forces has been accepted by the government." It will be …

No policy of 'One Rank One Pension Scheme' for paramilitary forces, says government
9 years, 8 months ago

No policy of 'One Rank One Pension Scheme' for paramilitary forces, says government

Firstpost  

Government on Tuesday said it is not formulating any policy for implementing ‘One Rank One Pension Scheme’ for paramilitary forces. New Delhi: Government on Tuesday said it is not formulating any policy for implementing ‘One Rank One Pension Scheme’ for paramilitary forces. The principle of OROP for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the government, Minister of State for …

SC orders to implement One Rank-One Pension (OROP) within Six weeks
9 years, 8 months ago

SC orders to implement One Rank-One Pension (OROP) within Six weeks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India requires the Centre to comply with its 2008 judgment ordering the implementation of the One Rank-One Pension principle for retired armed forces personnel within six weeks. Now, the next hearing will be on 24 August.On Wednesday, a bench led by Justice T S Thakur listed the matter after six weeks on a request made by …

SC orders to implement One Rank-One Pension (OROP) within Six weeks
9 years, 8 months ago

SC orders to implement One Rank-One Pension (OROP) within Six weeks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India requires the Centre to comply with its 2008 judgment ordering the implementation of the One Rank-One Pension principle for retired armed forces personnel within six weeks. Now, the next hearing will be on 24 August.On Wednesday, a bench led by Justice T S Thakur listed the matter after six weeks on a request made by …

OROP scheme will be certainly implented, assures Gen VK Singh
9 years, 9 months ago

OROP scheme will be certainly implented, assures Gen VK Singh

Firstpost  

Minister of State for External Affairs General V K Singh on Thursday asserted that one-rank one-pension scheme would certainly be implemented. Hyderabad: Minister of State for External Affairs General V K Singh on Thursday asserted that one-rank one-pension scheme would certainly be implemented. It would be implemented exactly as wanted by the retired Army men,” Singh said. When asked by …

The OROP struggle
9 years, 9 months ago

The OROP struggle

The Hindu  

>Thousands of ex-servicemen converged on the national capital over the past weekend to protest against the >delay on the part of the government in announcing a firm timeline for the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme. In the run-up to the 2014 elections and after, the Bharatiya Janata Party held out several assurances on OROP, raising expectations among …

Why the armed forces want one rank one pension
9 years, 9 months ago

Why the armed forces want one rank one pension

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The armed forces are gearing up for another battle, but this time it is for their own rights. Retired servicemen are demanding the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme, which will fix a uniform pension amount for each rank irrespective of the year the serviceman retired. Currently, there are discrepancies in the pension drawn by men …

Govt. committed to roll out OROP: Modi
9 years, 9 months ago

Govt. committed to roll out OROP: Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government was committed to implement the One Rank, One Pension scheme for ex-servicemen, but sought time to resolve its complexities. In his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address, Mr. Modi said various departments were working to resolve the complexities as “it is not a simple matter” and added that “running commentary” through the …

Modi reiterates commitment to OROP
9 years, 9 months ago

Modi reiterates commitment to OROP

The Hindu  

Responding to growing criticism on the delay in the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to it. There is no need to have any doubt on this,” Mr. Modi said in an interview to The Tribune which was published on Saturday. On the delay in the decision, Mr. Modi said that …

‘No date set for roll out, but it will be done soon’
9 years, 9 months ago

‘No date set for roll out, but it will be done soon’

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said he could not fix a date for the implementation of the One-Rank One-Pension scheme for ex-servicemen. But I must tell you that all formalities with this regard are over and it is now with the Finance Ministry,” said Mr. Parrikar, while interacting with a gathering at the Indian Merchants’ Chamber here. Mr. Parrikar …

Rahul meets ex-servicemen on OROP | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Rahul meets ex-servicemen on OROP | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met a delegation of ex-servicemen and promised them that he and his party would put pressure on the government for implementation of the one rank one pension scheme. "It has been one year of the Modi government and it has not gone forward on this," Gandhi said after the meeting. Finance Minister …

‘One Rank- One Pension’ Still Stuck in Bureaucratic Maze
9 years, 10 months ago

‘One Rank- One Pension’ Still Stuck in Bureaucratic Maze

The Quint  

India’s 2.5 million plus military veterans are both anxious and angry. For over a decade they have been told they will be granted the ‘One Rank One Pension,’ scheme meant to ensure that a uniform pension is paid to all defence personnel who retire at the same rank with the same length of service, irrespective of their date of retirement. …

One Rank One Pension to be approved by April end: Army Chief | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

One Rank One Pension to be approved by April end: Army Chief | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Jhajjar: Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag today said that the long-standing demand of Armed Forces veterans' for One Rank One Pension will be approved by April end. Addressing a rally of around 17,000 ex-servicemen here, the Army Chief said, “The OROP will come out in the same principle as desired. However, delay does not matter as arrears will be …

On pensions, it is rank injustice
10 years, 8 months ago

On pensions, it is rank injustice

The Hindu  

With Finance and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley setting aside only Rs. The accepted definition Speaking to The Hindu, Maj Gen. Satbir Singh, Chairman of the Indian Ex Servicemen Movement, who was present at the meeting, said: “We understand that processes in the government take time. A common refrain among veterans is that they “are being asked to scale down requirement …

'One-rank, one pension' decision historic: Rahul Gandhi
11 years, 1 month ago

'One-rank, one pension' decision historic: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, who had given a push to the ‘one-rank, one-pension' demand of ex-servicemen, today hailed as “historic” the government's decision to accept the long-standing plea with Finance Minister P Chidambaram making an announcement on the issue in the interim budget. Our forces are always ready to fight for the nation and people.It is our duty that we …

‘One rank, one pension' difficult in one go: Antony
14 years, 6 months ago

‘One rank, one pension' difficult in one go: Antony

The Hindu  

The government on Wednesday said it was difficult to implement in one go ex-servicemen's demand for ‘one rank, one pension'. Antony said the government had started implementing the recommendations of a high-level committee on one rank, one pension. “We will not be able to implement it in one stretch, but we are near that goal.” The government had implemented recommendations …

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