On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of India’s armed forces veterans, recalling the implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.

The OROP scheme entails the payment of the same amount of pension to Armed Forces personnel for the same rank and length of service, irrespective of the date of retirement.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the veterans and said that OROP is a way to tribute their sacrifice and courage.

“On this day, #OneRankOnePension (OROP) was implemented. This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation,” read the post.

The post further added, “The decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation’s gratitude to our heroes.”

Since its implementation in 2015, OROP has benefitted millions of veterans and their families. “Over the decade, lakhs of pensioners and pensioner families have benefitted from this landmark initiative,” Modi added. The Prime Minister also reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of the armed forces.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also praised OROP, describing it as a cornerstone of Prime Minister Modi’s policy towards the armed forces. He highlighted that more than 25 lakh veterans have benefitted from the scheme.

The OROP scheme stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of those who serve the nation.

(ani)