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Will EPS-95 Pension Increase to ₹7,500? Government Clarifies Its Stand
The long-standing demand to raise the EPS-95 minimum pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500 resurfaced in Parliament during the Winter Session as over 80 lakh pensioners struggle with rising living costs.
Responding in the Lok Sabha on December 1, 2025, the government clarified that there is currently no proposal to increase the minimum pension.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said the EPS Fund is under actuarial deficit (as per the March 2019 valuation), meaning contributions are insufficient to meet future liabilities.
Because of this financial stress, the government cannot commit to higher pensions, DA benefits, or structural changes without risking fund sustainability.
While pensioners continue to demand a raise to at least ₹7,500 and restoration of higher pension benefits, the government has not announced any roadmap or timeline for reforms.
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Published: Dec 03, 2025
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