Pension Adalat Brings Quick Relief to Hundreds of Pensioners in Delhi
In a big win for senior citizens and families, the 14th Pension Adalat in New Delhi has sorted out 652 long-standing pension grievances. This update comes straight from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, highlighting how the government is stepping up to help pensioners get what they deserve.
The event took place on September 10 at Vigyan Bhawan, led by Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh, who handles Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions independently. Out of 894 pending cases mostly about family pensions, the adalat resolved 652 right on the spot. That’s a huge boost for timely pension redressal, showing the system’s real efficiency.
These cases came from 21 different departments, including big ones like the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Finance, Railways, Housing & Urban Affairs, and Civil Aviation. Dr Singh praised the whole setup for its "whole of government approach." It pulls everyone together on one platform to fix issues fast and fairly.
"The Pension Adalat doesn’t just speed up solutions—it shows our strong commitment to pensioners as key parts of society," Dr Singh said. For many, this means years of waiting finally end, bringing much-needed relief to super senior citizens, widows, and families.
Take 84-year-old Kamala Devi from Haryana, for example. She’s the widow of Sardar Singh, who retired from the 9th Battalion CRPF back in 1976. Her pension had been stuck since July 2021, but the adalat cleared it along with all arrears. Then there’s Sangita Tomar from Madhya Pradesh, wife of BSF Head Constable Mangal Singh Tomar, who sadly died on duty in August 2024. Her family pension delay got fixed, complete with back payments.
From West Bengal, Sakira Begam, widow of Havildar Rafi-ul-Islam, finally received her correct family pension arrears after a long wait. Stories like these show how the pension adalat is making a real difference in everyday lives.
Looking back, up to the 13th Pension Adalat in June 2024, the government had handled 25,831 cases, resolving 18,481 through various ministries. Dr Singh stressed that these adalats go beyond just fixing complaints—they’re a true justice system, especially for vulnerable groups like widows and elderly pensioners.
He also called for more action, like setting up Grievance Help Desks in every department and boosting digital tools to track issues early. This way, pensioners get heard quickly, and delays become a thing of the past. It’s all about building trust and support for those who’ve served the nation.
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