BPS Presents Major Pensioners’ Demands Before 8th Central Pay Commission

A delegation of the Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) presented a comprehensive set of demands concerning pensioners and family pensioners before the 8th Central Pay Commission at Chanderlok Building, Janpath, New Delhi.

The delegation comprised Shri R.K. Chauhan, President, and Shri Avinash Rajput, Secretary General of BPS. During the meeting, BPS made a PowerPoint presentation explaining the key submissions contained in its detailed memorandum. The members of the Commission viewed the presentation and interacted with the delegation.

Bharat Pensioners Samaj, established in January 1955, is recognised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare and NITI Aayog and is represented on SCOVA. With 245 affiliated associations, the organisation represents the interests of nearly one million pensioners across the country.

Key Demands Presented by Bharat Pensioners Samaj

The major demands placed before the 8th Central Pay Commission include:

Minimum Pay and Pension

• Adoption of 5.2 weighted family units for determining minimum wage, comprising employee 1.0, spouse 1.0, two children at 0.8 each and two dependent parents at 0.8 each.
• Minimum basic pay of ₹69,000 with a fitment factor of 3.83.
• Minimum pension of ₹45,000.
• Pension at 67% of last pay drawn and family pension at 50% of last pay drawn.

Pension Revision and Parity

BPS has sought equitable pension revision and parity between pensioners retiring before and after January 1, 2026. It has also demanded that pay and pension be revised every five years.

The organisation has proposed quarterly revision of Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief (DA/DR) based on the three-month average, with point-to-point compensation. It has also sought examination of the merger of DR with basic pension once DR exceeds 25%.

HRA, LTC and 8th CPC Benefits

BPS has demanded extension of suitable House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) benefits to pensioners.

It has also sought simultaneous extension of 8th CPC benefits to eligible pensioners of Central Autonomous and Statutory Bodies.

Healthcare Benefits for Pensioners

Strengthening and expansion of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is among the key demands. BPS has sought cashless healthcare facilities, a Fixed Medical Allowance of ₹5,000, and protection for pensioners residing in rural and non-CGHS areas.

The organisation has additionally sought resolution of pension-parity and healthcare-related issues affecting BSNL pensioners.

Restoration of Commuted Pension

BPS has demanded restoration of the commuted portion of pension after 11 years or on attaining the age of 71 years, whichever is earlier, for employees retiring at the age of 60.

Additional Pension from 65 Years

Another major demand is the grant of age-related additional pension beginning from the age of 65 years, with increases structured in five-year slabs.

Effective Date of 8th CPC Benefits

BPS has sought implementation of the revised pay, pension and allowances with effect from January 1, 2026.

BPS Hopes for Consideration of Pensioners’ Demands

Following the interaction, Bharat Pensioners Samaj expressed satisfaction with the meeting and said it hoped that the 8th Central Pay Commission would give due consideration to the legitimate expectations of pensioners and family pensioners while finalising its recommendations.

The demands submitted by BPS cover several key areas, including minimum pension, fitment factor, pension parity, DA/DR revision, healthcare, additional pension, commutation and the effective date of implementation. These issues are likely to remain important areas of discussion as the 8th Central Pay Commission proceeds with its work.

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