Indian Military Veterans
OROP under consideration, says MoS Tribune News Service
New Delhi, August 1
The ‘one-rank one-pension’ (OROP) formula for retired soldiers is under consideration, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh informed the Lok Sabha today.
The ‘one-rank one-pension’ (OROP) formula for retired soldiers is under consideration, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh informed the Lok Sabha today.
In a written reply to Maj Gen BC Khanduri (Retd.) in the Lok Sabha, Rao assured that the principle of ‘one-rank one-pension’ for the armed forces had been accepted by the government.
He said the modalities for implementation were discussed with various stakeholders. “It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the government,” he said.
On July 30, the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement had wrote a letter to the Defence Minister and also chiefs of the three services saying the delay in implementing the OROP was a cause concern.
A copy of the letter was also sent to newly appointed BJP president Amit Shah.
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Since 07 Jul 2014 it is seen that Once Modalities have been approved by the Government OROP will be imp[lamented when it approve. What is the delay in issue of OROP, ifMPs Salary and Pension case it will take only 01 or 02 days but poor Veteran to wait more than 05 months what a pitty Country India is
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