Unified Pension Scheme

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Pension Pals: The Unified Pension Scheme is Here to Save the Day!

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Central government employees rejoice! The new Unified Pension Scheme guarantees a cushy retirement at 50% of your basic salary! Find out what this means for you!

In a move that has excited over 23 lakh central government employees, the Indian government has approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), offering an assured pension equivalent to 50% of their last drawn basic salary post-retirement. Slated to commence from April 1, 2025, this scheme is a significant upgrade from the National Pension Scheme (NPS), which faced criticism for its complexities and shortcomings. UPS is paving the way for a more straightforward and beneficial pension system that prioritizes the financial well-being of government employees in their golden years.

Aimed at addressing the longstanding demands of government employees for a guaranteed pension, the UPS not only increases financial security but also promises higher pensions compared to its predecessor. It allows employees to breathe easier knowing that their hard work will be rewarded with an adequate retirement income. The government’s strategy draws on creating a favorable welfare environment amidst its ongoing efforts – known for boosting its popularity among poorer demographics – while implementing measures favoring job security and post-retirement income.

What sets the Unified Pension Scheme apart from the National Pension Scheme is its simplicity and reliability. While the NPS was a defined contribution scheme subject to market fluctuations, the UPS presents a guaranteed benefit similar to the Old Pension Scheme, ensuring stability and predictability in retirement income. This means that employees no longer have to worry about the unpredictability of stock markets during their retirement years. If you’re one of the millions covered, you can look forward to retiring without the financial headaches that deterred your predecessors.

In addition to benefiting employees directly, the UPS could also impact the larger economy by encouraging consumer spending as retirees experience greater financial confidence. Did you know that a happier, financially secure retiree contributes more to local economies? Additionally, with the potential for states to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme, the initiative could eventually involve up to 90 lakh employees! So, gear up for a robust retirement while enjoying the perks of this vibrant new system!

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Unified Pension Scheme for assured pension approved (HR Katha)

Central government employees to enjoy assured pension of 50% of basic salary post retirement under the unified pension scheme(UPS)

Middle path: On the Unified Pension Scheme (The Hindu)

The Centre has restored guaranteed pensions for its employees, with the Unified Pension Scheme, meeting their demand halfway, and weakly trying to hold on ...

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Centre's Unified Pension Scheme to give higher pensions: Report (Hindustan Times)

Centre's Unified Pension Scheme set to benefit 23 lakh central employees, with state adoption potentially extending to 90 lakh.

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Behind Unified Pension Scheme, what is the BJP govt's play? (The Indian Express)

Known for carving out a constituency among the poor with welfare initiatives, the Narendra Modi government has for the first time offered a major relief to ...

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Unified Pension Scheme: How is UPS different from NPS? (Financial Express)

Following the criticism of the National Pension Scheme, the government on Saturday, August 24, approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will come ...

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Unified Pension Scheme: Who qualifies and what's next for NPS ... (The Economic Times)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on August 24, benefitting 23 lakh government employees starting April 1, ...

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Unified Pension Scheme: How is it different from National Pension ... (Times of India)

India Business News: The Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for 23 lakh central government employees, ensuring a pension of 50% of their last ...

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What is the new Unified Pension scheme and how is it different from ... (Business Standard)

The Unified Pension Scheme aims to balance fiscal policy with employee benefits and combines a defined benefit pension similar to the Old Pension Scheme ...

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Unified Pension Scheme: How much pension, tax details and how it ... (Business Today)

The UPS, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, guarantees a pension equivalent to 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months before ...

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Assured pension the hallmark of the Unified Pension Scheme (bizzbuzz)

The new scheme, effective 1st April 2025, could impact about 23 lakh government employees. All those who retired (through NPS) or retiring up till March 31, ...

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Unified Pension Scheme to put a Rs 6250-cr pressure on govt - The ... (Economic Times)

Effective April 1, 2025, the Unified Pension Scheme will ensure assured pensions for 23 lakh central government employees, boosting the government's ...

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Maharashtra becomes first state to offer Unified Pension Scheme ... (Firstpost)

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government is the first state in the country to offer its employees the newly-approved Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

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Unified Pension Scheme Explained: How UPS, NPS, and OPS affect ... (Business Standard)

Unified Pension Scheme is set to be implemented from April 1, 2025, and is expected to benefit around 230000 central government employees.

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Unified Pension Scheme: Maharashtra approves UPS for its ... (The Hindu)

Maharashtra News today: Maharashtra cabinet implements Unified Pension Scheme for state government employees, approves various infrastructure projects and ...

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Will Unified Pension Scheme substantially impact NPS? (Times of India)

India Business News: The implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme is set to commence from April 1, 2025. Presently, the NPS has 2.65 million central ...

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Should I switch from National Pension Scheme to the Unified ... (FreeFinCal)

They must transfer most of their NPS corpus to the UPS scheme. For UPS subscribers, the monthly employee contribution will be at 10% of basic+ DA, and the ...

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Unified pension scheme: T.N. government begins studying possible ... (The Hindu)

Tamil Nadu government considers implications of Unified Pension Scheme, awaiting details, decision postponed due to Chief Minister's US visit.

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UPS pension calculation: What your pension may look like with ... (Business Today)

The Central Government introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on August 24, 2024, which will be effective from April 1, 2025.

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Ecostani | Unified Pension Scheme, a moral victory for the Opposition (Hindustan Times)

The BJP-led central government appointed a committee headed by Cabinet Secretary-designate T.V. Somanathan in March 2023 to review the New Pension Scheme.

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Karnataka finance department favours Unified Pension Scheme ... (Deccan Herald)

The Karnataka Finance Department headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in favour of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) that has been approved by the Modi ...

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Unified Pension Scheme not seen to have a significant impact on ... (Business Today)

The Centre's pension bill, which is estimated at Rs 2.43 lakh crore in the current fiscal, is not expected to be impacted significantly from the roll out of ...

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Teachers' association opposes Unified Pension Scheme (The Hindu)

All India Federation of Educational Association vice-president Y. Satyam and its State honorary president A. Sadasiva Rao... on Monday strongly opposed ...

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Unified Pension Scheme is a win-win for states, Centre and people (The Indian Express)

Along with providing more certainty to pensioners, UPS gives states a fiscally prudent option.

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Government Announces Unified Pension Scheme: A Historic Move ... (Ladakh)

Government Announces Unified Pension Scheme: A Historic Move for Govt. Employee Welfare. Leh, August 25:The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime ...

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Centre approves Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for assured ... (Elets)

Pension Calculation: UPS will base pensions on the average of the last 12 months' salary, rather than the last drawn salary. Employee Contribution: Similar to ...

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