System for Pension Administration - Raksha (SPARSH) has resolved legacy discrepancies--upto the extent of 5.60 lakh out of 6.43 lakh cases (87%)--ensuring protection of entitlements of defence pensioners.
Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, approximately 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration - Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts, said Ministry of Defence.
"The conclave addressed critical issues related to veteran welfare, including SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha), ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) and resettlement opportunities," said the release.
The Controller of Defence Accounts, Guwahati will organise the System for Pension Administration Raksha Outreach Programme for Defence Pensioners in Bongaigaon on August 30.
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Defence Ministry on Wednesday requested defence pensioners who are yet to complete their annual identification/life certification to complete the process by May 25, 2022, to ensure smooth processing of monthly pension, said the Ministry.
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): The Defence Ministry on Wednesday said that pensions to 58,275 defence pensioners were delayed this month as their banks could not confirm their identification by April 30.