EPS-95 pensioners write to PM Modi to contribute one day's pension for coronavirus struggle


EPS-95 Rashtriya Sangharsh Samiti | Delhi | Updated: 29-03-2020 22:52 IST | Created: 29-03-2020 22:52 IST
EPS-95 pensioners write to PM Modi to contribute one day's pension for coronavirus struggle
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EPS-95 Pension holders, under the banner of EPS-95 Rashtriya Sangharsh Samiti, voluntarily offered to deposit their one day's pension into the government treasury to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Commander Ashok Raut, national chairman of the All India EPS-95 Pensioners Rashtriya Sangharsh Samiti, wrote, "Although the pension holders of the EPS-95 are receiving a very nominal pension, only 200 to Rs 2500 monthly, they have still decided to contribute their one day pension to the coronavirus epidemic. Looking at the grave situation the country is going through, the pensioners want to donate."  

Commander Ashok Raut, in his letter, addressed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on the behalf of 65 lakh EPS-95 pensioners. He said that this highlights the spirit of elders. He appealed that one day's pension is deducted from the pension they will be receiving this month and sent to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for the COVID-19 epidemic.

He wrote further that although it is a very small amount the contribution of EPS pension holders should be acknowledged. A copy of the letter has also been sent to the Finance Minister, Labour Minister, Member of Parliament Hema Malini besides the Prime Minister and members of CBT and CPFC. 

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