'No Proposal For Reduction Of Pension,' Centre Quashes Rumours Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

The Center made it clear there is no proposal for reduction of pension and no action is being contemplated by the government in this respect

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New Delhi: The Centre said on Sunday clarified that there is no proposal as of now to reduce pensions of central government employees. The government made it clear there is no proposal for reduction of pension and no action is being contemplated by the government in this respect. The statement came after some reports claimed that the govt is planning to reduce pensions by 20 percent. The government said in a communique, “It has come to the notice of the Department of Pensions and Pensioners'' Welfare (DoPPW) that, in the wake of the current pandemic COVID-19 and the ensuing economic scenario, many rumours are afloat that the government is contemplating a reduction or stoppage of pension which has become a source of worry for the pensioners,”. "As clarified earlier, it is being reiterated that there is no such proposal for reduction of pension and no action is contemplated by the government in this respect. Instead, the government is committed for the welfare and well being of the pensioners," the communique issued by the DoPPW said. The ministry's tweet was retweeted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

It is being reported that a 20% cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned.This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements. It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.@PIBFactCheck https://t.co/hlZpnbxnJx

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There are 65.26 lakh central government pensioners.