10 years of One Rank One Pension to be marked in November, PM likely to attend

The Indian Armed Forces will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, along with a Directors Conclave, from November 7 to 8, at the Manekshaw centre in Delhi. According to the sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the event on November 7, marking a decade since the implementation of the OROP scheme.
The Ministry of Defense has invited representatives from the Indian Armed Forces’ veteran community nationwide to join the celebration. Approval was given by the Secretary of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (ESW) for Directors of Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs), along with two veteran representatives from each state, to attend the event. Attendees will include veterans from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The detailed schedule of the event will be announced soon.
On November 8, the Directors Conclave will convene to address pressing issues affecting former servicemen. Among the topics slated for discussion are the transition from traditional paper-based identity cards to more durable PVC versions and the establishment of state-level Ex-Servicemen Corporations aimed at bolstering employment and welfare programs.
PVC is a synthetic resin made from the polymerisation of vinyl chloride. It is used in several domestic and industrial products, from raincoats and shower curtains to window frames and indoor plumbing.
The agenda also includes initiatives to support the construction of integrated Sainik Rest Houses, designed to provide better accommodation and services for veterans. Additional items focus on streamlining the often-delayed submission and processing of financial claims from both central and state authorities.
Other discussions will address concerns within the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) and the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), with the overarching aim of improving services and support for India’s ex-servicemen community.
One Rank One Pension (OROP) is a scheme implemented by the government in 2014 to ensure fair and equal pension payments for retired military personnel. Under OROP, veterans who retire at the same rank and with the same length of service receive equal pensions, regardless of their retirement date.