Pensioners' Relief: Rs. 12,500 Monthly Pension Possible After SC Directives?

• News circulating about a potential increase in minimum pension for EPS-95 pensioners, bringing hope to millions.
• Labor unions demand a minimum pension of Rs. 9,000; Supreme Court has issued strong directives to the central government.
• Union Labor Ministry confirms receiving representations from unions like Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh.
• Currently, 4.7 million pensioners receive less than Rs. 9,000; government faces pressure due to social security concerns.
• Supreme Court advised reviewing EPFO wage ceiling by 2026; increasing the Rs. 15,000 limit to Rs. 25,000 or Rs. 30,000 could significantly raise pensions, potentially up to Rs. 12,500 for those with 35 years of service.