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Hike in minimum EPS pension of Rs 1,000 under consideration by EPFO: Know who will benefit and how?EPFO members' long wait for a higher minimum monthly pension under EPS-95 may soon end. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is reportedly...01 May, 2026, 06.02 PM IST- Minimum EPS pension of Rs 1,000 must be hiked: Congress’ Jairam Ramesh criticises government’s inaction despite committee’s recommendationsJairam Ramesh, who held different ministries during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, came down heavily on the current gove...19 Mar, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- EPS pension latest update: Is government increasing minimum pension amount from Rs 1,000? Ministry reveals thisThe government has reiterated its stance on the minimum EPS pension, currently set at Rs 1,000 per month, emphasizing the need for fund sus...16 Mar, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Pensioners to hold nationwide protest at Jantar Mantar from March 9, demand minimum pension hikeThe protest has been called by the EPS-95 National Agitation Committee and will coincide with the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. The...07 Mar, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Over 47 lakh members getting less than Rs 9,000 monthly pension under EPS-95: Labour MinistryAccording to the dashboard of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), the total number of current pensioners under the EPS-95 is 82,...09 Feb, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- EPS 95 pension: Is government planning to increase minimum EPS payout from Rs 1,000 to Rs 7,500? Here's what ministry saysEPS 95 pension: Employees' Pension Scheme subscribers seek higher pension limits. Minister Shobha Karandlaje stated in Lok Sabha that an ac...02 Dec, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
- Half of EPS-95 pensioners receive under Rs 1,500 monthly, only 0.65% over Rs 6,000Nearly half of pensioners under the EPS-95 receive less than Rs 1,500 monthly, according to March 2025 data presented to Parliament. A mere...21 Aug, 2025, 04.54 PM IST
- Will minimum EPS-95 pension be hiked this festive season? Govt responds in ParliamentIndian pensioners are eagerly awaiting a potential increase to the minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95). Cu...28 Jul, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
- Labour Minister assures swift action on EPS-95 pensioners' demandsUnion Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has committed to addressing the long-pending demands of 78 lakh EPS-95 pensioners. These demands in...22 Feb, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
- Will government increase minimum EPS pension amount of Rs 1,000 for pensioners? Here’s what govt saysIn Lok Sabha, Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi inquired whether the government had received any representations from pensioners under ...20 Dec, 2024, 03.29 PM IST
- EPF, EPS contribution limit may be hiked to Rs 21,000 soon: How it can impact youEPFO wage ceiling limit hiked: According to The Economic Times report, the centre is planning to hike the EPFO wage ceiling limit to Rs 21,...11 Nov, 2024, 12.14 PM IST
- EPS-95 pensioners to go on hunger strike on Thursday, demand Rs 7,500 minimum monthly pensionPensioners body EPS-95 National Agitation Committee on Wednesday said its members across the country and in the national capital will go on...19 Jul, 2023, 04.11 PM IST
- Who should opt for higher EPS pension, what could go wrong if you opt for itThe prospect of an enhanced pension for life is very tempting. Find out if you should opt for it.02 May, 2023, 03.54 PM IST
- What will happen to your EPF, EPS if govt hikes PF wage limit to Rs 21,000?As per The Economic Times report, the government is considering raising the monthly wage threshold limit from Rs 15,000 currently to Rs 21,...21 Feb, 2023, 11.36 AM IST
- Hike in minimum monthly pension under EPS-95 scheme not possible without budgetary supportAs per the provisions of this scheme, the pensioners are given pension from the pooled account in which 8.33 per cent of the employee's pay...22 Mar, 2021, 04.41 PM IST
- Factors you should consider before opting for higher pension under EPS schemeWeigh in factors like your tax slab, salary growth trajectory and trust in the EPFO before you decide.10 Apr, 2019, 12.55 PM IST
- Why Employees’ Pension Scheme may not be sustainable in the long runThe pension from EPS is low because the contribution is also low. At present, employees don’t contribute towards EPS.25 Aug, 2016, 04.38 PM IST
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