When OROP – One Rank One Pension will be implemented? Reply of Minister in Rajya Sabha

The principle of One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the Armed Forces accepted by the Government. Implementation once the modalities are approved by the Government.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 31
ANSWERED ON 25.11.2014

Implementation of One Rank One Pension policy

31 SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state :-

(a) whether Government’s decision to grant pension to the retired personnel of the Defence Forces as per “One Rank-One Pension (OROP)” formula has since been implemented; if so, the details thereof;

(b) if not, the reasons for the delay; and

(c) by when this scheme is likely to be implemented?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

The principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government. The modalities for implementation were discussed with various stakeholders and are presently under consideration of the Government. It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the Government.

Source: Rajyasabha.nic.in