Pension will be paid as usual – No cut or reduction for Central Govt pensioners

There is no 20% cut or reduction in Central Govt pension – Finance Ministry clarified today

No proposal for reduction of pension, says Government

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.

Source: PIB

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