Implementation of One Rank One Pension : Modi may declare on 15th August 2015 More than 25 lakh veterans all over the country are expecting the announcement of OROP on 15th August 2015. Media reports are highlighted that the PM Modi may announce implementation of long pending demand of OROP Scheme on August 15 when … Read more
OROP protests likely to intensify “UFESM is not ready to believe the assurances given by all the forces that constitute the power at the Centre that the scheme would be implemented.” This is because such assurances have been given for a number of years by a number of parties and nothing had happened. Therefore, this … Read more
Is there any connection between the report of 7th CPC and OROP announcement? “Is there any connection between the submission of report of 7th CPC to Central and the announcement of OROP to Defence Personnel?” The 7th Pay Commission has announced through on its portal last month that the task was given by the Government to the … Read more
ESM TO CHANGE COURSE OF ACTION Hunger Strike still continues at Jantar Mantar and the next course of action is declared today for 26th July day of Kargil Vijay. The AFVAI General Secretary Nb Sub G S Sidhu explained the current status of the protest… Dear Veterans, To day being 37th day of HS at … Read more
Para Military Service pay only under consideration not OROP – Minister said in Parliament While answering to a question in Parliament today (22.7.2015) on the demand of OROP to Paramilitary Forces, the Minister of State for Home Affairs said there is no proposal under consideration by the Ministry. Demand of One Rank One Pension by … Read more
Minister’s reply in Parliament on One Rank One Pension today (21.7.2015) Status of Implementation of OROP The principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government. The modalities for implementation were discussed with various stakeholders and are presently under consideration of the Government. It will be implemented once … Read more
Anna Hazare Prepares for Nationwide Protests for OROP Anna Hazare has announced that he will soon launch nationwide protests against the Land Acquisition Act and for the implementation of OROP. The government under Narendra Modi is getting ready to make amendments to the current Land Acquisition Act and implement it. The new Bill was presented … Read more
OROP row: President’s office now targeted for ‘no response’ Members of the United Front of Ex- Servicemen (UFESM) said that they will hold rallies in Bihar ahead of the polls if their demands are not met. Ex-servicemen agitating for the implementation of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme have now targeted the President’s office, … Read more
Principle of OROP as per Government order issued by D/o ESW, MOD on 24.4.2014 Definition of One Rank One Pension as per Government order issued by MoD (DoESW) : The principle of OROP implies that uniform pension be paid to the Armed Forces Personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length oi service … Read more
Justification of One Rank One Pension – What is the real status of OROP? Why is the Government hesitant to implement OROP? – Is economical burden on the exchequer the only reason? “When the body and spirit are hale and healthy, our soldiers dedicate their life for the safety of the country. Once the body … Read more