NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Keeping in view the changing norms of the contemporary society , the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has from time to time taken pathbreaking decisions to facilitate ease of living in the lives of the government employees and has been particularly sensitive about the concerns of women employees.
Stating this in an exclusive interview to a news agency, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister Incharge DoPT in addition to his other portfolios, cited an example that a divorced or separated daughter can now claim her deceased father’s pension.
Unlike as per the earlier rule, she has no longer to wait indefinitely for the outcome of a legal battle to claim family pension from her deceased parents. If divorce proceedings were initiated during the lifetime of a pensioner, the daughter can now claim her pension benefits without awaiting the final court verdict, he said.
The Modi Government has introduced a series of transformative reforms aimed at empowering women, breaking bureaucratic barriers, and ensuring gender inclusivity in governance, said the Minister. Dr Jitendra Singh further elaborated that as a major breakthrough, the government has amended pension rules to provide greater security for women in challenging circumstances.
A childless widow can now remarry and still continue to receive her deceased husband’s pension or family pension, provided her income from other sources remains below the minimum pension threshold. This move is being seen as a significant step towards financial independence for widows, acknowledging their right to rebuild their lives without losing financial security.
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