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
OROP Scheme – VK Singh says the Centre is certainly committed to implement “For more than four days now, the relay fast protests by the ex-servicemen have been on in New Delhi demanding the immediate implementation of the OROP scheme.” All over the country, in 20 cities, the relay fast protests by ex-servicemen, seeking the … Read more
Implementation of OROP likely by the year-end “A series of statements and assurances from various ministers and higher officials had increased the expectations and worsened the situation.” Sources say that the much anticipated and much-delayed One Rank One Pension scheme will come into effect before the end of this year, ahead of the Bihar elections. … Read more
One Rank One Pension – Ex-servicemen launch nationwide stir Ex-servicemen have launched a series of protests all over the country demanding the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme. A massive relay hunger strike began in New Delhi. In select cities around the country, ex-servicemen gathered in huge numbers to express their dissatisfaction against … Read more
One Rank One Pension – Ex-Servicemen Decide to Fight Ever since Narendra Modi took charge as the new Prime Minister, expectations have been running high. When expectations run high, so do disappointments. Despite the fact that some time is needed for implementing the various promises that his party had made during the Parliamentary elections, questions are … Read more
Implementation of OROP Scheme : Madras High Court Notice to Centre on Petition by Ex Serviceman One Rank One Pension: Madras High Court Notice to Centre on Petition by Ex Serviceman MADURAI: The Madras High Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a petition seeking a direction to issue a notification to implement the … Read more
OROP continues to make headlines “Prime Minister declared once again that OROP is a finalized issue.” News continues to surface regarding the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, which is eagerly being awaited by lakhs of ex-servicemen and their families all over the country. For more than thirty years now, the Central Government continues to … Read more
Govt committed to OROP, there’s no doubt about it: PM Narendra Modi In an exclusive interview to the Tribune, PM takes on the Opposition ove land bill, ‘achhe din’ jibe, corruption and economy Tribune News Service New Delhi, May 29 One Rank One Pension: One rank, one pension We are in consultation with defence personnel … Read more
One Rank One Pension – The long outstanding demand of the military veterans The One Rank One Pension (OROP), the long outstanding demand of the military veterans. Unfortunately, the govt has been playing ‘Snakes and Ladders’ with this issue, the only ladder in the board being the announcement regarding acceptance of OROP by the erstwhile finance … Read more