If you or a loved one is a pensioner under the EPS 95 scheme, there might finally be a reason to hope. For decades, pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995 have been surviving on just ₹1,000 per month — a painfully low amount considering the ever-rising cost of living. But now, a long-awaited change could soon be on the horizon.
According to reliable reports, the Central Government is actively considering a major hike in the minimum pension, and discussions are underway to increase it from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. For millions of senior citizens who gave their youth and labour to build the nation, this long-overdue support could bring real financial relief.
Why This Pension Hike Matters
Thousands of pensioners across India, many of whom have contributed over 30 to 40 years of service, are currently receiving just ₹1,000 per month — an amount that barely covers basic needs. Compared to state government social pensions, which in some cases go up to ₹2,000 or even ₹4,000, the EPS 95 payout feels deeply unfair.
For years, EPS 95 pensioners have been raising their voices, asking for what they believe is a dignified and reasonable pension. Their demand has remained the same: Raise the minimum pension to ₹7,500.
What’s Happening Now?
A Parliamentary Committee headed by MP Basavaraj Bommai has recently studied the issue. The committee concluded that the demands of EPS 95 pensioners are not only valid but also justified based on basic human needs. The committee submitted its recommendations to the Central Government, urging it to take a humanitarian view of the struggles faced by pensioners.
Adding weight to their plea, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already met with EPS 95 representatives. She has shown a positive response and promised to take a closer look into their demands. There are growing indications that the government may soon announce a final decision, bringing long-overdue justice to pensioners.
Pensioners’ Protests Gaining Momentum
In recent months, the EPS 95 Pensioners Association has been staging peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding urgent action. At one point, there were even reports that the government might raise the minimum pension to ₹3,000 — but this was strongly opposed by the pensioners, who said it wouldn’t be enough to meet basic expenses.
This backlash made it clear that anything less than ₹7,500 would not be acceptable. The government appears to have taken this seriously and is now working on a revised proposal.
