BJP Announces Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Offering 50% of Basic Salary as Pension for Government Employees: Bikram

Dharamshala, August 25, 2024 – BJP’s Parliamentary In-Charge and former Industries Minister, Bikram Thakur, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister for implementing the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which bridges the gap between the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

Thakur hailed the scheme as a blessing for 2.3 million central government employees, offering them 50% of their average basic salary as pension post-retirement, ensuring a secure future. He praised the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership for making this possible and reaffirmed the BJP’s commitment to protecting the interests of government employees.

The scheme is seen as a significant step towards national development by providing economic security to government employees, allowing them to focus on their work with peace of mind.