# Indian government pension scheme developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-government-pension-scheme-developments > Updated: 2026-08-13T10:36:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. India is managing various pension schemes for its workforce, including the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95). As of July 2026, approximately 118,000 central government employees had enrolled in the UPS, which was launched in April 2025. The scheme guarantees a minimum monthly pension of Rs 10,000 and at least 50% of the last salary. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that a one-time “one-way switch” allows employees to revert to the National Pension System if they choose. Separately, the government addressed demands to increase the minimum monthly pension under the EPS-95 from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. In response to inquiries in the Lok Sabha following nationwide protests by the EPS-95 National Agitation Committee, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje confirmed that the current minimum remains ₹1,000. The government stated it provides special budgetary assistance to maintain this level while prioritizing the “long-term sustainability of the pension fund and future liabilities.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Indian government maintains ₹1,000 minimum EPS-95 pension The Indian government clarified in the Lok Sabha that it currently maintains the minimum EPS-95 pension at ₹1,000 per month, with no immediate plans to implement the requested increase to ₹7,500. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-government-maintains-1000-minimum-eps-95-pension ### 2026-08-03: India Central Govt Employees Enroll 118,000 in Unified Pension Scheme India's central government employees have enrolled over 118,000 in the Unified Pension Scheme, a 2025‑launched program offering a guaranteed 50% pension, Rs 10,000 minimum monthly payout, and gratuity benefits. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-central-govt-employees-enroll-118000-in-unified-pension-scheme --- Cite as: Indian government pension scheme developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-government-pension-scheme-developments