Dr Jitendra addresses ‘Pension Adalat’, reiterates dignity for senior citizens

By statetimes_editor Last updated Feb 13, 2025

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NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a humane and citizen-centric administration, emphasizing the government’s ongoing commitment to ensure dignity, ease of living, and financial security for senior citizens. Addressing the 12th “Pension Adalat,”

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh speaking during the 12th “Pension Adalat” at IIPA, New Delhi on Thursday.

Dr. Singh highlighted that the initiative has significantly expedited the grievance redressal process and reinforced the government’s focus on pensioners as active contributors to society.
“Pensioners no longer have to struggle with bureaucratic delays or wait decades for justice,” he said, pointing out that the government is working to make their lives hassle-free through policy reforms and digital interventions. Since its inception in 2017, Pension Adalats have addressed 25,416 cases across 12 sessions, with 18,157 cases successfully resolved. In today’s 12th session, 192 cases were taken up by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), with 151 cases resolved on the spot, demonstrating the efficiency of the initiative.
Dr. Singh shared several success stories, illustrating how Pension Adalats have provided long-overdue relief to pensioners.
One such case was of Dr. Arvind Kumar, a retired Associate Professor from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, who was denied leave encashment. With his medical bills mounting due to prostate cancer, Dr. Kumar filed a grievance on the CPENGRAMS portal. The Adalat resolved the case swiftly, releasing Rs 26.75 lakh for his treatment. Similarly, Anita Kanik Rani, who had been denied her family pension for 20 years due to a succession certificate dispute, received Rs 22 lakh in arrears, thanks to the timely intervention of the Pension Adalat.
Dr. Singh also highlighted the government’s digital reforms, including the introduction of face authentication for digital life certificates, which eliminates the need for pensioners to visit offices physically. These initiatives, he said, reflect the government’s commitment to not only ensuring financial security for pensioners but also recognizing their continued role in society.
Dr. Singh reaffirmed that the government’s pension policies are aimed at upholding the dignity of retired employees, promoting financial stability, and fostering a transparent, efficient, and citizen-centered governance model.