According to a Press Information Bureau (PNB) report, there are about 1.5 crore Government/PSU Pensioners in India. The statistics are as follows:

Central Government Pensioners  : About 50 Lakh

State Government Pensioners     : About 50 Lakh

Armed forces Pensioners             : About 25 Lakh

PSU Pensioners                          : About 25 Lakh

Total                                          : About 1.5 crore

The Pensioners are further increasing with thousands of officials retiring every day. The Pensioners, with their long period of service and valuable experience are going to be an influential section in the society.

They have to utilise the situation effectively for the service of the Nation as also for the benefit of the pensioners.