In alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision to improve the “Ease of Living” for pensioners and family pensioners, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) of the Government of India has launched several innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing pension policies and digitizing pension-related transactions. A significant aspect of this initiative will be the inauguration of the 58th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop (PRC) by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, scheduled for February 23 at the Administrative Staff College in Guwahati.
The PRC workshops serve as a valuable resource for retiring government employees, contributing directly to enhancing their quality of life post-retirement. Each workshop will include informative sessions covering various topics such as Retirement Benefits, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Cyber Security, diverse Investment modes, the BHAVISHYA portal, the Integrated Pensioners Portal, Family Pension provisions, CPENGRAMS, ANUBHAV, and the Digital Life Certificate system. Approximately 350 retirees from Assam who are expected to retire within the next 12 months are anticipated to gain significant insights and benefits from this PRC session.
In addition to the PRC, the Department is also hosting a Bankers’ Awareness Programme in partnership with the State Bank of India. The purpose of these collaborative workshops is to educate Pension Disbursing Banks about various pension-related rules and procedures pertinent to central government employees. A highlight of the 58th PRC Workshop will be an “Exhibition” featuring Pension Disbursing Banks, where multiple banking institutions will present their offerings related to pension services. This exhibition aims to ensure that all banking services pertinent to retirees are accessible during the workshop, with banks providing guidance on opening pension accounts and investing pension funds in appropriate schemes tailored for the retirees’ needs.