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Saturday, March 7, 2015
MILITARY PENSION UPDATE - MEETING OF MR RAJIV CHANDRASEKHAR WITH DM
On Monday, 2nd of March, 2015, Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Member of Parliament, met Defence Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar to enquire about the status of implementation of One Rank, One Pension (OROP) for our Armed forces veterans. The Minister informed Mr. Chandrasekhar the main reason for the delay in implementing OROP were the complexities involved in the process of calculating the OROP scheme and updated him that Government has made good progress in this regard.
The Defence Minister further assured Mr. Chandrasekhar that he wants to ensure that OROP is calculated right and as per the expectations of the Veterans and said Government will finalize & announce the implementation of OROP shortly.
V.Anand
Principal - Public Affairs,
Office of Rajeev Chandrasekhar,
Member of Parliament
www.rajeev.in
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Friday, March 6, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL - MILITARY PENSION (OROP) AND OTHER ISSUES OF VETERANS
My dear Veteran Brothers,
I have got authentic good news for you all.
Maj Gen Satbir Singh and 5 more people of the IESM including the famous Maj D P Singh (bladerunner who lost one leg in operations) had 45 minutes meeting with Raksha Mantri today afternoon. Following emerged after the dialogue:-
1. File with an abridged note from the MOD was sent to Min. of Finance on 23 Feb and verbal approval of Finance Minister was taken by the RM for the OROP.
2. Now the file with full details/breakdowns will reach MoF on 04 March 2015.
3. Formal approval in writing will be taken from MoF by 20 Mar 2015 or so.
4. Notification about the OROP is likely to be issued by 31 Mar 2015 plus minus few days.
5. Widows/Veer-naris will also be covered in the OROP. In 2012, their pensions were not enhanced.
6. Reservations for the ex-servicemen in Private Defence Industries was also discussed.
7. Major's pension and short-service benefits were also discussed.
8. OROP arrears of the last year will be paid in quarterly installments.
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OROP SAGA: WHAT VETERANS WROTE AFTER THEIR POST-BUDGET MEET WITH PARRIKAR
Dear MEMBERS
IESM delegation of five members met RM Sh Manohar Parrikar today at 1400 h. The salient points of the issues discussed in the meeting are given below and are attached. I am sure this will satisfy most of the queries of veterans arising out of budget speech given on 28 Feb 15. This is now clear that one needs to be optimistic and OROP will be out soon. However hold your celebrations till Notification of OROP is out as there is many a slip between the cup and the lip.
Meeting of IESM Delegation with RM Sh Manohar Parrikar on 2 Mar 2015
IESM contacted Sh Manohar Parrikar Raksha Mantri at the end of the budget presented on 28 Feb 15 and communicated to him that ESM in general are disappointed because OROP has not been mentioned in the budget speech of Finance Minister and allocation of funds for OROP has not been announced. RM explained on telephone that OROP has been approved in two budgets and hence it is considered approved and therefore there was no need to mention in the budget speech. He was kind enough to invite the IESM delegation at 1400h on 2 March 15 to clear any doubts if we had any. Following five members of IESM met Sh Manohar Parrikar RM at 1400h on Monday 2 March 2015.
Maj Gen Satbir Singh SM
Col Kirit Joshipura
Col Anil kaul VrC
Wg Cdr CK Sharma
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Major DP Singh was also invited by RM for discussion on disability pension issue.
RM made everyone comfortable in the beginning itself that OROP for Armed Forces and Ex-servicemen is NDA Government’s commitment and he has worked out the expenditure for the OROP. He advised that there was no need to cover this issue in budget presented by NDA Government on 28 Feb 15 as it already stands approved by Parliament as part of budget for financial year 14-15. He confirmed that he had discussed the issue with officers of MOD and ironed out all issues of OROP. He also confirmed that OROP is genuine demand of Armed Forces and must be met in full; hence there is no difference in thinking of Armed Forces and MOD. Accordingly file has been prepared and is in process for approval from Ministry of Finance. After approval of the file from Finance Minister, it will be put up for approval of CCPA (Cabinet Committee for Political Affairs). RM has confirmed that MOD has recommended giving OROP for X group and Y group separately. He also confirmed that all ranks including widows have been included in the OROP. He further confirmed that he is attempting to meet the date line for issuance of Government letter (OROP Notification) given by him on 1 Feb 15 meeting with IESM delegation.
There was no doubt left in our minds after such a clear statement by RM and IESM delegation was convinced that OROP is now in safe hands will see the day light soon. General Satbir Singh thanked him and told him that it is first time that the demands of ESM are being given proper consideration and attention. IESM delegation then discussed following issues with RM.
Increase in Widow’s pension w.e.f 24 Sep 12; General Satbir Singh informed him that widow’s pension was not increased in 2012 when pension for all ranks was increased as per recommendations of 6 CPC. Widows must be given that increase in pension. RM expressed concerned on this issue and asked the delegation to give him the note for his consideration.
Major’s Pension Retired pre 1996; It was brought to RM’s attention that MOD is not paying Lt Col pension to Major rank officers who retired pre 1996 on completion of 21 years of service. Major Thomas of pre 1996 retirement had gone won the case in AFT and had been paid enhanced pension. It should be applicable for all Majors who had retired pre 1996 and had completed 21 years of service. RM asked for a detailed note on the issue for his consideration.
Major’s Pension who had retired on completion of 20 yrs but with less than 21 yrs of service; RM was informed that there will be only few hundred Majors who will fall in that category and MOD must consider giving them Lt Col Pension with Major’s grade pay as a special case. RM demanded a paper on this issue also for his consideration.
IESM will be sending the detailed paper on above issues to RM at the earliest.
IESM delegation was encouraged with the response and encouragement given by RM. One can now say that OROP is in safe hands will soon be approved.
(Text courtesy Indian Ex Servicemen Movement)
Latest strength of Indian Armed Forces...
While answering to a question in Rajya Sabha, the Defence Minister has given a detailed report in written reply of present strength of the Indian Armed Forces.
Increasing the strength of armed forces
The present strength of the Indian Armed Forces is as under:
Army
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Navy
(as on 31.10.2013)
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Air Force
(as on 01.12.2013)
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Officers
(as on 01.07.2013)
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Other Ranks
(as on 01.10.2013)
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Officers
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Sailors
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Officers
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Airmen
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| 38574 | 1132473 | 8896 | 51608 | 11918 | 130209 |
Force accretion of the Armed Forces is an ongoing process dictated primarily by capabilities to be achieved, threat perceptions, prevailing external strategic security environment and emerging technologies. The force accretion programme is being pursued in accordance with the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan and the 12th Defence Plan (2012-2017).
(Source- CG Employees news)
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