NABARD Retirees Launch Agitation Over Delayed Pension Revision

The retirees' association cites a 2023 government order that excluded NABARD recruits, with approved family pension changes still awaiting implementation.

Overview

AINREWA, representing more than 3,500 retirees and family pensioners nationwide, began protests on December 19 over unresolved pension issues.
Demonstrations were held in Chandigarh and outside NABARD’s regional office in Bhubaneswar as part of the campaign.
Key demands include revising pensions for those who retired on or before November 1, 2017, removing the cap on family pensions, granting full pension after 20 years of service, and fixing pensions on last pay or a 10‑month average.
The association says a July 21, 2023 government order created two categories of retirees by excluding directly recruited NABARD pensioners from a broader revision.
Protesters submitted memoranda to the NABARD chairman on December 5 and the board on December 12, and warned of a dharna at Parliament and a hunger strike if their demands remain unmet.