Govt Employees Under Unified Pension Scheme to Get Gratuity Benefits: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on wednesday outlined the transformational journey ofthe Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions over the past 11 years, highlighting a series of reforms aimed at simplifying governance, empowering citizens, and humanizing administration.

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On the occasion, the Minister also made the important announcement that Central government employees covered under the Unified Pension Scheme will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits, as per the provisions of the Central Civil Service (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021.

Responding to this long-pending demand by a large section of government employees, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the move addresses a significant demand of government staff and brings parity in retirement benefits. He said, the new provision reflects the government's commitment to ensure social security for all categories of employees under the National Pension System.

Speaking at a commemorative event at National Media Centre here, the Minister categorized the Ministry's work into four major areas that reflected the changing face of governance under the Modi Government.