Haryana Expands Gratuity Benefits Under Unified Pension Scheme

The Haryana government announced the extension of retirement and death gratuity benefits to state employees under the Unified Pension Scheme, enhancing their coverage. This move follows the state's adoption of the scheme effective from August 2025, benefitting employees recruited after January 1, 2006.

The Haryana government, in a significant move, has extended retirement and death gratuity benefits to its employees under the Unified Pension Scheme.

Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued an office memorandum confirming that state employees enrolled in the scheme will now receive these essential gratuities. This enhancement follows the state's adoption of the Unified Pension Scheme, which originates from the National Pension System.

Effective from August 1, 2025, the scheme covers government employees recruited on or after January 1, 2006, who were initially under the NPS framework.

(With inputs from agencies.)