Haryana extends gratuity benefits to all Unified Pension Scheme employees

• Haryana extended retirement and death gratuity benefits to state employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
• This applies to employees recruited from January 1, 2006, who shifted from the National Pension System (NPS) to UPS.
• The decision addresses a key grievance of NPS employees and aligns UPS benefits closer to the Old Pension Scheme.
• Haryana adopted the Centre's UPS from August 1, 2025, and this move may influence other states.

Why It Matters: Haryana's gratuity extension for UPS employees boosts confidence and may influence other states.