Overview

• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the first National Workshop on Pension Litigation and highlighted that over 60 lakh pensioners remain in service to the nation while more than 300 disputes await tribunal hearings.
• Attorney General R. Venkataramani set an ambitious target of zero pension litigation by 2028 through anticipatory administrative measures, mediation mechanisms and enhanced accountability.
• A Compendium of Case Studies, a dedicated flyer, a booklet on last year’s family pension drive and Special Campaign 2.0 were launched to resolve outstanding grievances of family and super senior pensioners.
• Secretary V. Srinivas announced legal training for nodal officers, stronger coordination with the Department of Legal Affairs and upcoming inter-ministerial consultations on the CCS Unified Pension Scheme Rules 2025.
• An AI-driven dashboard and integrated digital coordination platform were unveiled to enable real-time case tracking and support decision-making across ministries.