In a very encouraging decision that benefits everyone during Diwali 2025, the government has released a proposal to increase the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The update that has been eagerly awaited for a long time brings relief in terms of finance and brings dreams to many retired workers who have already been waiting for an increase for years.
What is EPS-95?
EPS-95 is a scheme for social security where the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is the administrator. It pays monthly pensions to retired employees who duly contributed to the scheme during the time they were employed. The minimum pension amount has not been increased for long and remained frozen at ₹1,000 per month which was not enough for many senior citizens to cover even the most basic living expenses.
Diwali 2025 Update
Lately, it has been reported that the government is going to increase the minimum pension amount under EPS-95 to ₹2,500 per month. This rise is very much expected to be implemented as a Diwali present for pensioners, providing them with still more financial support during the last years of their lives. The proposal was already in discussion at the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees meeting and, it seems, will soon get the green light.
In the past, the prospect of an increase up to rupees 7,500 was discussed, while the present proposal of rupees 2,500 is viewed as a more conservative and at the same time practical measure. The situation is such that government does not have to bear too much of the weight while at least the life of one group of old-age people suffering from inflation and rise in prices gets to improve.
Why This Matters
The hike is more than just a festive gesture for many EPS-95 pensioners; they see it as a saving. With the standard of living ever so gradually riding high, pensions on the issuing side mean the taking side has to go broad, when it comes to healthcare, food, and other necessities. To a large extent, this also mirrors the government’s recognition of past retired workers’ contribution and its commitment to their welfare.
Final Thoughts
The proposed EPS-95 pension hike in Diwali 2025 is a very encouraging occurrence for the retired workforce in India. The increase will not be as much as was hoped, but it will at least mark a step ahead in granting patent support. As the festive season dispels darkness and ushers in joy, this news not only brings a semblance of dignity but also a modicum of financial comfort to the lives of those who rendered the nation their services through toil for years.
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