Pensioners Urge Cabinet Intervention on Pending Dearness Relief Hike

The Bharat Pensioners Samaj requested the cabinet secretary to intervene in pension matters, urging the release of a pending Dearness Relief (DR) installment for central government and family pensioners. The organization stated that the delay has caused uncertainty, particularly for elderly and financially dependent pensioners who rely on the additional amount for household and medical expenses. The organization claims to represent around one million central government pensioners.

The DR hike is considered an essential adjustment intended to mitigate the impact of rising prices on the fixed incomes of pensioners. The timely disbursement of this relief is important for the financial security of this large group of retirees.