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Pay Commission pensions revisions: The Centre recently gave details about subsequent pension revisions and other reforms undertaken for senior citizen pensioners falling in the age bracket of 80 to 100 years. In the Rajya Sabha, Parliamentarians Sadanand Mhalu Shet Tanavade, Baburam Nishad, and Subhash Barala sought details on the increase in grievance redressal by Pension Adalats between 2019 and 2024. They also queried about the progress made in resolving pension-related disputes during this period. The questions emphasised the importance of such initiatives in ensuring accountability and providing timely solutions to grievances faced by pensioners, thereby improving their overall experience with government services. In response, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, said that the financial security of pensioners has always been taken care of through successive pension revisions guided by the recommendations of the 3rd to 7th Central pay commissions. Also read: 8th Pay Commission Delay: Employees’ Federation plans nationwide agitation in new year – Details inside The minister further said that pension and family pension has been revised through general orders aligned with recommendations of the central pay commission. As on date, there have been successive pension revisions from the 3rd to the 7th Central Pay Commissions, the reply said. Singh shared details of additional benefits for senior pensioners aged 80 and above. In recognition of the challenges faced by elderly pensioners, additional pensions are provided to those aged 80 and above, he said in his reply. The percentage of additional pension increases with age: 80-85 years: 20% of basic pension 85-90 years: 30% of basic pension 90-95 years: 40% of basic pension 95-100 years: 50% of basic pension 100 years or more: 100% of basic pension Pension Adalat is an important administrative reform for improving pensioners’ welfare by timely and effective redressal of long-standing grievances of central government pensioners. The Centre has reported a significant reduction in the number of pension-related grievances due to the efforts of Pension Adalats since their inception in 2019. In the first year, the Pension Adalat addressed 5,277 cases, resolving 3,573 of them with a success rate of 67.70%. By 2024, the number of cases taken up had dropped to 403, of which over 81%, or 330 cases, were successfully resolved, according to official data. The minister emphasised that the initiative has effectively streamlined the grievance redressal process, enhancing the welfare and satisfaction of pensioners. None
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