The Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has answered an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha regarding the Old Pension Scheme.
Rajya Sabha
Fast pace verification & decision in regard to the eligible claimant for family pension
Ministry or Department should consider obtaining pension forms and papers from the retiring government servant one year before their retirement date instead of six months, to determine the amount of government dues and process family pensions faster.
Maximizing the Reach of CPAO’s Pensioners’ Service Portal
The report recommends that the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) should publicize the web-responsive Pensioners’ service portal through all possible means including the print and electronic media to increase its reachability to the targeted population groups.
Increment of CGEGIS Insurance amount to Rs. 50 Lakh, Rs.25 Lakh & Rs. 15 Lakh for Group ‘A’, ‘B’ & C officers
7th CPC recommendation to increase CGEGIS Insurance amount to Rs. 50 Lakh, Rs.25 Lakh and Rs. 15 Lakh for Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and C officers/ staff respectively
Equal Pension Rights for Widows of Paramilitary and Defence Personnel
Regarding Full liberalized pension to widows of Paramilitary Personnel at par with the widows of defence personnel