Pensioners alert! Modi govt clears the air on 'pension reduction/stoppage' messages - Know truth here

All the Central government pensioners can now heave a sigh of relief  as Modi government has confirmed that there is no proposal for reduction of pension and no action is being contemplated by the government in this respect, as per a report in PTI. The assertion assumes significance as rumours are afloat that the government is contemplating reduction or stoppage of pension.

"It has come to the notice of the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) that, in the wake of the current pandemic COVID-19 and the ensuing economic scenario, many rumours are afloat that the government is contemplating a reduction or stoppage of pension which has become a source of worry for the pensioners," the government said in a communique.

No such proposal for reduction of pension 

"As clarified earlier, it is being reiterated that there is no such proposal for reduction of pension and no action is contemplated by the government in this respect. Instead, the government is committed for the welfare and well being of the pensioners," the communique issued by the DoPPW said.

There are 65.26 lakh central government pensioners.

Moreover, denying reports of 20 per cent cut in central government pensions as 'false', the Ministry of Finance on Sunday said that there will be no reduction in salaries and pensions.

"It is being reported that a 20 per cent cut in central government pensions is being planned. This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements," said a Finance Ministry tweet. "It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by the Government Cash Management instructions," it added.

Thanks for approaching seeking a clarification.
There is no cut in pension.

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) April 19, 2020

Earlier in the day, a concerned social media user tweeted regarding the reports on reduction in pensions. Replying to the tweet, Sitharaman said: "Thanks for approaching for a clarification. There is no cut in pensions."