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News India Live, Digital Desk: The coming days are extremely important for millions of pensioners of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). since a long time ₹7,500 minimum monthly pension The elderly pensioners demanding… are once again gathering at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to raise their voice. There is a strong discussion on social media that the government may take a major decision on this after the budget session, but what is the reality, let us understand in detail.
3 day ‘Shankhanad’ at Jantar Mantar
March 9 to March 11, 2026 A huge protest is being organized under the leadership of National Struggle Committee (NAC) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Major Demand: Pensioners are demanding that the existing minimum pension of ₹1,000 be immediately increased to ₹7,500 and it be linked to Dearness Allowance (DA).
Big Partnership: Thousands of pensioners from different states of the country are taking part in this movement, due to which the pressure on the government seems to be increasing.
Are ₹7,500 really going to come into the account?
If we analyze the current news and claims, the situation is as follows:
Parliamentary discussion: Recently, the Labor Ministry had clarified in the Rajya Sabha that the issue of increasing the minimum pension is definitely under consideration, but the availability of funds is a big challenge.
Government’s argument: EPFO believes that such a huge increase in pension will require huge budgetary support, which is under discussion with the Finance Ministry.
Higher pension option: After the order of the Supreme Court, EPFO has started the process of ‘Higher Pension’, but only those who had opted for higher contribution are getting its benefit.
4 point demands of pensioners:
Minimum Pension: Monthly pension of ₹7,500 instead of ₹1,000.
Dearness Relief: Linking pension with Consumer Price Index (CPI).
health facility: Free medical and Ayushman card facility for pensioners.
equal rights: Also extending benefits to those pensioners who are currently outside the ambit of EPS-95.
Caution: Avoid misleading news
It is being claimed at many places on the internet that “the file of ₹7,500 has been passed” or “the money will start coming from next month”. Note: Till now no one from Labor Ministry or EPFO Official Notification Has not been released. The protest taking place at Jantar Mantar is an attempt to wake up the government, the decision on which is awaited.