Nirmala SitharamanThe Finance Ministry today clarified that there is no proposal as of now to reduce pensions of central government employees.
The statement came after some reports claimed that the govt is planning to reduce pensions by 20 per cent.
“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,” the tweet from the ministry read.
“It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions,” the ministry further added.
The tweet was retweeted by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also.
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Source: indiatimes.com
