OROP will be implemented once the modalities are approved: Latest statement in Rajya Sabha

The principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government. The modalities for implementation were discussed with various stakeholders and are presently under consideration of the Government. It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the Government.: MoD's reply in Rajya Sabha on undermentioned Starred Question

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 31

ANSWERED ON 25.11.2014

Implementation of One Rank One Pension policy

31 SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state :-
(a) whether Government’s decision to grant pension to the retired personnel of the Defence Forces as per “One Rank-One Pension (OROP)” formula has since been implemented; if so, the details thereof;
(b) if not, the reasons for the delay; and
(c) by when this scheme is likely to be implemented?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.31 FOR 25.11.2014 REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE RANK ONE PENSION POLICY. 

(a) to (c) :  The principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government.  The modalities for implementation were discussed with various stakeholders and are presently under consideration of the Government.  It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the Government.