No cut in central government employees pension: Government

No cut in central government employees pension: Government

No cut in central government employees pension: Government

The Government has dismissed a news report that a twenty per cent cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned.

It  has termed the news as false. In a tweet, Ministry of Finance has clarified that there will be no cut in pension disbursements. 

The Ministry also clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.

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The Finance Ministry's tweet was also shared by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

It is being reported that a 20% cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned.This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements. It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.(input: dd)