May 13, 2026 7:12 PM
Pensioners a ‘valuable national resource’, says Jitendra Singh, highlights tech-driven governance shift
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday described pensioners as a “valuable national resource” and said India’s pension administration has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, shifting from a rule book-driven system to a technology-enabled and citizen-centric governance model. Chairing the 16th All India Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan, the minister said the government has focused on ensuring dignity, transparency and ease of living for pensioners through digital refo...