Jitendra Singh Calls for Timely, Compassionate Pension Dues to Every Retiree

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has reaffirmed the government’s commitment that “no pensioner should face problems to get dues,” calling for urgent, citizen-centric reforms in pension administration. Speaking at the 13th All India Pension Adalat, Singh emphasized administrative sensitivity and efficiency, aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of putting citizens at the center of governance. Key Highlights • Singh urged all departments to adopt a “whole-of-government” approach, ensuring time-bound and anticipatory grievance redressal, supported by digital platforms like CPENGRAMS for real-time tracking. • The Pension Adalat model, now in its 13th session, has resolved over 18,000 cases since 2017, with a 71% resolution rate, and features inspiring success stories of pensioners finally receiving long-overdue dues. • Special focus was placed on family pension issues, particularly those affecting women and families of armed forces personnel, with a new booklet released to highlight these cases. • Singh called for more digital outreach and inter-departmental coordination to prevent avoidable delays and procedural hurdles. Outlook With continued digital innovation and a compassionate approach, the government aims to make pension administration seamless and dignified, ensuring every retiree is respected and heard. Source: Economic Times, PIB