EPS-95 Pensioners to Receive ₹7,500 Plus DA – Supreme Court Approves Hike for 78 Lakh Retirees

EPS-95 Pensioners to Receive ₹7,500 Plus DA – Supreme Court Approves Hike for 78 Lakh Retirees

EPS-95 was introduced by the EPFO in 1995 to ensure retirement benefits for private sector workers employed in establishments with more than 20 employees. Until recently, many pensioners under this scheme received only ₹1,000 per month—a figure insufficient to cover rising living costs, particularly healthcare, rent, and food expenses. This inadequacy led to a sustained … Read more

EPFO Pension Hike 2025: ₹7,000 Minimum Pension with Added DA Benefits

EPFO Pension Hike 2025: ₹7,000 Minimum Pension with Added DA Benefits

In a landmark policy shift effective May 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially raised the minimum monthly pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,000. This long-overdue revision comes alongside the introduction of a Dearness Allowance (DA) component, marking a significant improvement in post-retirement benefits for over six million pensioners in India. The goal is … Read more