Orders issued for pensionary benefits to ex-servicemen

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 19:10

In a move that will bring relief to over 12 lakh ex-servicemen, the Defence Ministry has issued orders to implement pending pensionary benefits to them involving an annual expenditure of about Rs 2,200 crore.

PM clarifies on one-rank-one-pension for ex-servicemen

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 15:45

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said a committee under the cabinet secretary has not recommended one-rank-one-pension scheme for retired defence personnel.

Govt not accepted OROP demand of ex-servicemen: RS told

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 20:38

Government on Wednesday said it has not accepted the `One-Rank-One-Pension` demand but has recommended substantial improvements for pensioners.

Ex-servicemen to return medals to President seeking OROP

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 13:21

Intensifying their agitation for `One Rank-One Pension`, ex-servicemen will return their gallantry medals to the President, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces, next month.