In 2025, long‑awaited change is coming for EPS‑95 pensioners. The government plans to raise the minimum monthly pension from just ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. This increase is expected to begin from May 2025. Pensioners will see the higher amount credited to their bank accounts automatically — no fresh application is needed.
This hike aims to help retirees who have struggled for years with very low pensions. The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS‑95) currently provides a minimum pension of ₹1,000, a rate that hasn’t been updated for a long time. Many pensioners and unions have pushed hard for a revision to match inflation and rising costs.
A parliamentary standing committee has also recommended this change. It has urged the Labour Ministry to finalize the hike and review the EPS structure to make it sustainable. The committee says a third‑party evaluation should be done by end of 2025.
Still, some caution that no official notification is yet published. Pensioners are advised to keep their bank and KYC details updated with EPFO so they can receive the new pension without delay. If all goes well, May 2025 could mark a turning point for social security for many retired workers.
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