India's Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare introduces age-tiered compassionate allowance for central government pensioners aged 80+.

The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare in India has introduced a compassionate allowance for central government pensioners aged 80 and above to aid in managing living costs. The allowance varies by age: 20% for 80-85, 30% for 85-90, 40% for 90-95, 50% for 95-100, and 100% for those over 100. Effective from the month of turning 80, new guidelines aim to simplify access to these benefits. Departments and banks are instructed to inform eligible pensioners promptly.

October 25, 2024
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