One of the major demands of ex-servicemen is equalisation of pension annually and not every five years. One of them, Havildar Bal Singh, retired in 1986 from 2 Rajout regiment. The condition of other ranks has to be addressed by the government,” he said sitting at Janar Mantar. However, the veterans questioned why the government has not come out with the committee’s recommendations. The Defence officials said that as on Sept. 15, Rs.5,507 crore had been disbursed to about 20 lakh veterans under the OROP in two instalments.

Source: The Hindu November 02, 2016 19:27 UTC