Category: Disability Pension

Updates on Disability Pension applicable to Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force Officers, JCOs/WO and other Ranks as per Pension Regulations for the Army 2008 (2021), ER & GMO 2023 and extended Govt orders and instructions thereof.

How to Change Name and DOB in PPO : Govt Orders

UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE OF NAME /DATE OF BIRTH IN PENSION PAYMENT ORDER (PPO) A case was taken up by Service HQ for simplification and

All Exserviceman Must Upload this by 30 June for ECHS facility Continuation

सभी पूर्व सैनिकों को यह फॉर्म ECHS में जमा करना होगा अन्यथा Medical सुविधा उपलब्ध नहीं होगी

ECHS कार्ड का दुरुपयोग: सभी पूर्व सैनिक कार्रवाई करें ECHS प्राधिकरण द्वारा प्रसारित सूचना के अनुसार, हालिया रिपोर्टों से पता चला है कि सूचीबद्ध अस्पताल

All Exserviceman Must Upload this by 30 June for ECHS facility Continuation

Misuse of ECHS Cards : Take Action by all Exserviceman As circulated by ECHS authority, recent reports indicate that empanelled hospitals, in collusion with some

8th CPC Formation Update by Govt

GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCEDEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURELOK SABHASTARRED QUESTION No. *235TO BE ANSWERED ON MONOAY, MARCH 17,a02’IPHALGUNA 26, 1946 (SAKA)-235. MS KANGNA RANAUT:SMT. SAJDA AHMED:

Reservation in Govt and PSU Jobs for Exservicemen

Armed Forces personnel are generally retired at too young age and average age of their retirement is 40 years. At this age they need to

SAMBANDH : Helping hand for Exserviceman

Life without WhatsApp can not be imagined in this era. Information exchange with problem solving solutions for Exserviceman has been offered by Veterans Directorate which

New I Card For Veterans – Not from ZSB : Order issued

Air HQ has issued order regarding issue of Identity card for Air Veterans. Details of eligibility, validity, application process has been described in the AF

Guidelines for Ex-servicemen on DSP Account Accident Insurance Claim

All Armed Forces Pensioners are entitled to get the DSP Account facility from their Pension drawing Bank. SBI has provided Insurance cover for personal accident

8th Pay Commission Impact for Soldiers Govt Employees and Pensioners

After a long waiting on 16th Jan 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has anounced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accredited the establishment of the

Lets Know the Claim Process of DSP Account Linked Insurance Benefit

Eligibility Conditions for Claiming DSP Account Linked Insurance Benefit for Defence Personnel (1) Eligibility conditions differ for every bank and as per terms and

Policy Change on Pay Commission benefit to Pensioners
Briefing on Meeting with Secretary Pension A recent meeting was held with the Secretary Pension to discuss various issues pertaining to pension management and reforms.
IT Circular No. 03/2025: Income Tax Deduction from Salaries for FY 2024-25
The Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 03/2025, detailing the Income Tax
Referral Procedure for ECHS Empaneled Hospitals
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is a vital initiative aimed at providing comprehensive healthcare to ex-servicemen and their dependents. To streamline medical care, the
Indian Army and SBI Renew MoU for Enhanced Financial Benefits
In a significant development, the Indian Army and the State Bank of India (SBI) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16 January 2025,
Stay Order Issued on Recovery of Commuted Value of Pension: A Relief for Pensioners
In a significant move, the Chandigarh Administration, in line with the decision of the Punjab Government, has issued a stay order on the recovery of
Summary of Gazette Notification on Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under NPS – March 2025
What is UPS and who are eligible ? The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued the 2025 regulations for the operation of
Fixation of Pay for Ex-Servicemen Reemployed in the Postal Department
Pay Fixation of Reemployed ESM in Postal Department The Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) has raised concerns regarding the proper implementation of pay fixation
The Battle of Parbat Ali (1971): A Forgotten Tale of Bravery and Strategy
Introduction The Battle of Parbat Ali was a crucial engagement during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. This battle, fought with immense courage and strategic brilliance,
Ex-Gratia Benefits for Disabled Soldiers: Ensuring Financial Security and Support
Disabled soldiers who sustain injuries during service often face significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. To support these brave individuals, the government provides ex-gratia benefits—a
Veterans Achievers Award: Honoring Excellence and Dedication
The Veterans Achievers Award is a prestigious recognition dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions of retired military personnel. This award celebrates their continued service to
Eligibility Age for Additional Pension Benefits: Government’s Stand and Future Prospects
The issue of additional pension benefits for Central Government pensioners has been a subject of significant discussion. In response to an unstarred question (No. 2991)
Empanelment of Renova Soumya Cancer Centre with ECHS: A Milestone in Healthcare Access for Veterans
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has taken a significant step in enhancing medical support for veterans by empaneling Renova Soumya Cancer Centre, a unit