Question : NPS for Defence Personnel

(a) whether the Union Government proposes to introduce New Pension Scheme for retired employees of defence sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether old pension scheme has been discontinued and if so, the reasons and the grounds therefor; and

(e) the reason as to why Government pension scheme has been discontinued when private sectors and banks have introduced life pension scheme for semi-Government employees by contributing some amount by making saving?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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