As the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme completed 10 years of implementation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the implementation of the scheme for veterans was a significant step towards reaffirming the nation's gratitude to its heroes.
Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi said the OROP scheme, a promise of the BJP before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation.
“On this day, #OneRankOnePension (OROP) was implemented. This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. The decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation’s gratitude to our heroes," he posted.
He also assured that the Government will always do everything possible to strengthen our armed forces and further the welfare of those who serve us.
“It would make you all happy that over the decade, lakhs of pensioners and pensioner families have benefitted from this landmark initiative. Beyond the numbers, OROP represents the government’s commitment to the well-being of our armed forces. We will always do everything possible to strengthen our armed forces and further the welfare of those who serve us. #OneRankOnePension," the Prime Minister added.
Prime Minister Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government, in its first term, decided to implement OROP by issuing an order on November 7, 2015, making its benefits effective from July 1, 2014.