Shah said in a post on X: “Congratulations to our central govt employees on the approval of the Unified Pension Scheme by PM Narendra Modi Ji in the Union Cabinet today.With the approval of the scheme, the Modi govt has reiterated its commitment to the financial security of our central government employees, who form the backbone of the nation’s governance.”
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the move is significant as it promises an assured pension for central govt employees. “The scheme will benefit lakhs of central govt employees and provide financial security to them and their families. I thank the PM for taking this bold decision,” he said.
Health minister and BJP president J P Nadda said, “I express my gratitude to Modiji for this welfare initiative that ensures a secure future for millions of our employee brothers and sisters and congratulate all the employee colleagues.”
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath termed it a historic decision by the Modi-3 govt, saying it was yet another gift to govt employees by PM Modi.
Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, “This decision is going to boost social security and ensure well-being of the vital pillar of public services and governance.”