The debate over increasing the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 has intensified in 2026. Pensioners’ associations across the country are once again pressing for a revision of the minimum monthly pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500, along with dearness allowance adjustments. Amid rising living costs and medical expenses, the demand has gained renewed … Read more
Members of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) are advocating for a minimum monthly pension of ₹7,500. The demand highlights the need for financial security for retirees, especially those with lower contributions, to ensure a decent standard of living after retirement. Policymakers are reviewing the proposal, which could lead to a pension formula revision benefiting millions … Read more
The Employees’ Pension Scheme EPS-95, administered by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, provides monthly pension benefits to eligible private-sector retirees and their families. In 2026, a strong demand from pensioners and retiree associations has brought renewed attention to revising the minimum monthly pension, with many hoping it could rise from the current ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. … Read more
The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) continues to remain a major topic of discussion among retirees and pensioners in 2026. Recent developments linked to court rulings and pension calculation reforms have reignited hopes for higher payouts. Many retirees are closely tracking updates that could reshape their monthly income. However, understanding the legal and policy background is … Read more