Until the September 30 notification, officers and soldiers who had suffered 100 per cent disability in battle were entitled disability pension that matched their last pay drawn. Photo: AFPNew Delhi: The government has notified a new set of rules for disability pensions for the armed forces, a move that came in for criticism from the opposition parties and the security establishment. I urge centre to increase disability pension n not decrease it,” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted. “On one hand, the government carries out a surgical strike and on the other it reduces the disability pension, thereby downgrading their morale. Senior officers from the services also expressed their disappointment with the new pension rules.

Source: Mint October 10, 2016 15:45 UTC