This is one important update for lakhs of senior citizens in India. A one-time bonus of Rs50,000 should be paid to pensioners under EPS-95, along with a monthly pension of Rs7,500. This was a long-overdue win for pensioners who had been crying for thousands of days for increased monthly benefits.
What Are EPS-95 Pensions?
EPS-95 is a retirement pension scheme by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). In other words, it is a welfare scheme that works as a post-retirement financial security for employees working in the organized sector. Until recently, most of the pensioners falling under this scheme have been receiving from a very low allowance of somewhere between Rs1,000 and Rs2,500 per month, considering the rise in the cost of living.
New Provisions In The Update 2025
Furthering improvements in Raghu-type life measures for employment retention, the central government has agreed to:
- One-time bonus of ₹50,000 to all EPS-95 pensioners otherwise eligible for this grant.
- Raise minimum monthly pension to ₹7,500, which usually was less.
- Payment of pension with DA.
Hence, the update is a giant leap toward pension justice, more for those who retired decades ago with hardly any savings or other means of income.
Who Are These Benefits For?
Those eligible under this scheme were:
- Retired employees under EPS-95 who satisfied pensionable service conditions.
- Those pensioners who did not opt for commutation or have not withdrawn the full amount from EPF.
- Those who have evidence of pension and pension record linked with UAN.
Bonus And Pension Hike Claim Process
- Make sure that UAN is active and is Aadhaar-linked.
- Update bank and contact details through the EPFO member portal.
- They should check all information related to filing claims and payment dates on the [official website](https://www.epfindia.gov.in) of the EPFO.
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