One Rank One Pension announcement likely on Friday (28.8.2015) “There is speculation that an OROP announcement could come as early as Friday, August 28, the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war with Pakistan”. OROP – Fasting protesters admitted to the hospital Retired servicemen from the armed forces are on a fast-until-death protest at New Delhi’s … Read more
Prime Minister’s Assurance on One Rank One Pension ‘After hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister addressed the nation. Here are excerpts from the speech.’ “A number of governments have come and gone before us. They have all dealt with the One Rank One Pension problem. The scheme was presented to … Read more
OROP – PM reiterated that the demand had been accepted by the Government “in-principle” and he was hopeful of a positive outcome “On the long-standing demand from ex-serviceman for One-Rank, One-Pension, the Prime Minister reiterated that the demand had been accepted by the Government “in-principle.” He said the modalities were being worked out with stakeholders, … Read more
Astronomical Expectations on OROP Once Again! “Ever since news has surfaced that official announcement on the One Rank One Pension scheme will be made on August 15, expectations have started to soar again.” There is a general feeling that time has come for the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme, which has been … 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
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
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
UFESM expected a date for implementation of OROP – Relay hunger strike ccontinues Government committed to implement ‘One Rank One Pension’: Manohar Parrikar to ex-servicemen Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has conveyed the NDA government’s “unequivocal commitment” in implementing ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) when a delegation of ex-servicemen, who are on a strike for past … Read more
We want OROP too: Paramilitary Forces Even as the Centre struggles in implementing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) system for former defence personnel, members of the paramilitary forces have now presented a demand to be included in the pension scheme. More than the armed forces, we are the ones who are at the warfronts. … Read more