Fri Oct 24 11:53:58 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the article, followed by a news article rewrite:
Summary:
The Tamil Nadu Pensioners Association held a demonstration in Krishnagiri on Friday, October 24, 2025, demanding several changes to pension and welfare policies. Their requests include a 10% pension hike for those over 70, a minimum pension of ₹7,850 for certain workers, increased medical allowance, reversal to the old pension scheme, full pension remittance regardless of the pensioner’s death date (similar to Kerala), reduced commutation period (following Kerala, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh), increased family welfare fund, improved health insurance, and free bus services for senior citizens.
News Article:
Tamil Nadu Pensioners Demand Increased Benefits in Krishnagiri Protest
KRISHNAGIRI, October 24, 2025 – Members of the Tamil Nadu Pensioners Association staged a demonstration at the Collectorate in Krishnagiri today, calling for significant improvements to state pension and welfare programs.
The association is seeking a 10% increase in pension payments for individuals aged 70 and above, as well as a similar raise for family pension dependents. Protesters also demanded a minimum monthly pension of ₹7,850 for anganwadi workers, noon-meal workers, and noon-meal assistants, alongside an increase of ₹1,000 to the monthly medical allowance.
A key demand was the reinstatement of the old pension scheme, a contentious issue nationwide. The association is urging the government to adopt practices similar to Kerala, ensuring full pension remittance regardless of the pensioner’s date of death. They also want to shorten the commutation period from 15 years to 12 years, aligning with policies already in place in Kerala, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
In addition to pension reforms, the group is advocating for an increase in the family welfare fund from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh, extending this benefit to family pension beneficiaries. Improvements to the health insurance scheme for senior citizens and the introduction of free bus services were also among the demands.
The protest highlights the growing pressure on the Tamil Nadu government to address the needs of its retired citizens and the ongoing debate surrounding pension reform. The association hopes that their demands will prompt a positive response from the state government.
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