New Delhi, June 18 -- The Government on Wednesday said that all central government staff covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits available under the Old Pension Scheme.
"This is in keeping with the long-pending demand by a large section of government employees, he said.
The move addresses a significant demand of government staff and brings parity in retirement benefits, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said here.
He further said the new provision reflects the government's commitment to ensure social security for all categories of employees under the National Pension System.
The central government employees covered under the UPS will now be eligib...