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Govt Employees Under Unified Pension Scheme to Get Gratuity Benefits

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that Central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme will now receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, addressing a long-standing demand for parity in retirement benefits. This move reflects the government's commitment to social security for all employees under the National Pension System. The Minister highlighted the Ministry's 11-year transformation, focusing on governance reforms, human-centric policies, and technological innovations aimed at simplifying administration and empowering citizens.

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