On the occasion of the implementation of OROP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media, saying that this scheme is a tribute to our brave soldiers and ex-servicemen who have made sacrifices. Today, it has been 10 years since OROP was implemented.
Gratitude to the Nation’s Heroes
Those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. The decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing the long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation’s gratitude towards our heroes. You will be delighted to know that over the past decade, lakhs of pensioners and their families have benefited from this historic initiative. Beyond numbers, OROP represents the government’s commitment to the welfare of our armed forces.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s Post
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh posted on social media, saying that OROP is an important pillar of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy towards the armed forces. Under his leadership, the government is committed to taking care of soldiers and their families. The implementation of OROP has benefited over 25 lakh ex-servicemen. The country’s commitment to its ex-servicemen has been fulfilled, and we are grateful to the Prime Minister.
What did Amit Malviya say?
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya posted on social media, saying that as we celebrate the anniversary of OROP, we remember that this historic reform has been honoring our heroes for the past decade. OROP has ensured that soldiers with the same rank and service period receive the same pension, regardless of their date of retirement. This revolutionary reform has benefited over 25 lakh armed forces pensioners and their families. Over the past 10 years, the Indian government has spent over Rs. 1.25 lakh crore on OROP. With pensions being revised every 5 years, our commitment to our heroes is only getting stronger with time.