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2015-09-16 ArtNo.45484
◆Govt accepts one rank， one pension; ex-servicemen continue agitation
 【New Delhi】Addressing a packed press conference here on the 5th of September, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar announced the government had accepted ‘one rank, one pension’, or OROP. “The government respects its armed forces and ex-servicemen,” Parrikar said. OROP would be implemented with effect from July 1, 2014, and would cost the government Rs 18,000-22,000 crore this year. However, former soldiers, sailors and airmen who have staged an almost three-month-long public agitation for their demand of OROP took just minutes to reject some of the government’s offers, which failed to meet key demands. ○OROP; says cost to exchequer estimated at Rs 8,000-10,000 crore  【New Delhi】Three months after veterans hit the streets in a high-pitched public protest and two years after Narendra Modi promised it in his very first address as a prime ministerial candidate, the government has announced its acceptance of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, specifying that it would disburse an additional Rs 8,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore to ex-servicemen in recognition of their exceptional working conditions. In addition, arrears worth Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 12,000 crore will also be paid by the government. The government at present spends Rs 56,000 crore on pensions for over 24 lakh ex-servicemen. 【News source】 Govt accepts one rank, one pension; ex-servicemen continue agitation Modi government announces OROP; says cost to exchequer estimated at Rs 8,000-10,000 crore On a Janmashtami deadline, Govt announces OROP; RSS gets the credit OROP may lead to review of govt's medium-term spending plan OROP rolled out, but veterans want more Govt announces ‘One Rank One Pension’ but veterans reject key provisions OROP: Intervention by PMO proved decisive Govt to come up with clarification on OROP: Ex-servicemen Govt announces ‘One Rank One Pension’ but veterans reject key provisions http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/govt-accepts-one-rank-one-pension-concept/article7619219.ece Government rolls out OROP scheme for veterans Govt clears OROP scheme to benefit 26 lakh ex-servicemen: 6 power points Government mum on how to finance OROP Finally, Centre rolls out OROP Govt substantially diluted UPA's OROP plan: Antony BJP to use OROP to boost its chances in Bihar Assembly polls SEAnews eBookstoreSEAnews eBookstore(GoogleE)Readers' VoiceYour Comments / UnsubscribePlease do not directly reply to the e-mail address which is used for delivering the newsletter. SEAnewsFacebookSEAnewsGoogle |
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