MUMBAI:
A day after saying that all the formalities for the ‘one rank-one pension’ (OROP) scheme have been completed, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said no timeframe could be specified for its implementation as a couple of administrative steps were still pending.
“There cannot be a date specified to implement OROP. This scheme was not understood by the previous Government properly. There are many fine prints and aspects that need to be considered. After taking a lot of time, I have crystallised the department…There are two-three administrative steps that are still pending,” Parrikar said.
He was speaking during an interactive seminar here at the Indian Merchants’ Chamber on ‘Make in India for Defence Production’.
“My ministry has completed all formalities and OROP will be implemented,” Parrikar had said yesterday, adding that the executive process takes some time.
The Minister said the sacrifices made by defence personnel cannot be measured in terms of money given to them after their retirement. (AGENCIES)
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