Mandi, November 8
Retired personnel of the armed forces have appreciated the Central Government for issuing a notification regarding nearly 45-year-old demand of one-rank one-pension (OROP) scheme.
In a statement issued here today, Honorary Commissioned Officers’ Welfare Association of Himachal Pradesh president Capt Jagdish Verma (retd) said the implementation of the scheme would benefit more than 25 lakh ex-servicemen and their families.
Capt Verma said all members were obliged by the Centre for issuing the notification regarding OROP and making it a reality. He further stated that today was a historical day and more than 1.45 lakh ex-servicemen are going to benefit. — TNS