Keeping in view the changing norms of the contemporary society , the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has from time to time taken pathbreaking decisions to facilitate ease of living for the government employees and has been particularly sensitive about the concerns of women employees.
Dr Jitendra Singh elaborated that as a major breakthrough, the government has amended pension rules to provide greater security for women in challenging circumstances. A childless widow can now remarry and still continue to receive her deceased husband’s pension or family pension, provided her income from other sources remains below the minimum pension threshold. This move is being seen as a significant step towards financial independence for widows, acknowledging their right to rebuild their lives without losing financial security.
Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister Incharge DoPT, cited an example that a divorced or separated daughter can now claim her deceased father’s pension. Unlike as per the earlier rule, she has no longer to wait indefinitely for the outcome of a legal battle to claim family pension from her deceased parents. If divorce proceedings were initiated during the lifetime of a pensioner, the daughter can now claim her pension benefits without awaiting the final court verdict, he said.
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