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OROP completes 10 years; PM calls it a tribute to veterans

On 7 November 2024, marking ten years of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of veterans and ex-service personnel.

Summary

On 7 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked ten years of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, writing on X that OROP was implemented on this day as a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of veterans and ex-service personnel. He said lakhs of pensioners and pensioner families have benefited over the decade and that OROP represents the government's commitment to the well-being of the armed forces.

Key facts

Date
7 Nov 2024
Milestone
10 years of OROP
PM's message
Tribute to veterans and ex-service personnel
Beneficiaries
Lakhs of pensioners and pensioner families (PM)

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

On 7 November 2024, the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme completed how many years of implementation?

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Correct answer: B — 10 years

PIB (PMO): the PM marked ten years of the OROP scheme on 7 November 2024, the day it was implemented.

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