The Economic Times

Pensioners demands echoed: Parliamentary panel seeks hike in minimum EPS payout, say Rs 1000 insufficient

A parliamentary panel has urged an immediate review of the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995's minimum monthly pension. The current Rs 1,000 is deemed insufficient for basic needs. Pensioners have demanded an increase to Rs 7,500. The committee also recommended improvements for contractual and gig workers' social security.