Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ was a significant step towards addressing long-standing demand of the armed forces and the government will do everything possible to strengthen it.
Commemorating a decade of OROP, Modi said in a post on X, “This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. The decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation’s gratitude to our heroes.”
The first Narendra Modi-led cabinet, which came to power in 2014, decided to implement OROP by issuing an order on November 7, 2015, making its benefits effective from July 1, 2014.
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Modi noted over a decade, lakhs of pensioners and their families have benefited from the landmark initiative. “Beyond the numbers, OROP represents the government’s commitment to the well-being of our armed forces. We will always do everything possible to strengthen our armed forces and further the welfare of those who serve us,” he tweeted.
