Female government employees now have the option to nominate their sons or daughters for family pension, instead of their husbands, as per the amendments to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 moved by the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) on January 29.
The decision is "path-breaking" and will have "far-reaching socio-economic impact", the Centre said in an official release.
Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse's ineligibility or demise, the statement said.
However, the new amendment allows female government servants or pensioners to request the grant of family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, instead of their spouse," it added.
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