The Economic Times

Fix the delay in family pension for widows, says central government pensioners' body; seeks 6 months provisional payment

Bharat Pensioner Samaj has urged for the introduction of provisional family pensions for grieving spouses. This measure aims to alleviate financial strain during the often lengthy process of securing regular pensions. While the current policy permits the issuance of family pensions within a month, the reality of mourning times and paperwork delays often extends this timeline.