New Pension Scheme is applicable to all Central Government servants who are appointed on or after 1/1/2004. Rules governing final payment on retirement are yet to be finalized by the Government. However the following benefits extended to force personnel/NOKs covered by the New Pension Scheme on provisional basis till further orders:
| S. N. | Fund | Amount | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ex-Gratia (Central) | (i) Rs. 15 lakhs. | In case of death in action against militants, terrorists, extremists etc. |
| (ii) Rs. 10 lakhs. | On death attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, anti social elements etc. | ||
| From Regimental fund. | |||
| 2 | Welfare & Amenities Fund. | Rs. 20,000/- | Immediate financial Assistance. |
| 3 | Central Welfare Fund (C.W.F.)
Central Welfare Fund (C.W.F.) |
Rs. 30,000/-
Rs. 1,00,000/- |
-Immediate Financial Assistance(w.e.f. 01/01/2016)
Financial Assistance(w.e.f. 01/01/2013) |
| 4 | Risk Fund | Rs. 12 lakh
Rs.20 lakhs |
On natural death/suicide/other deaths
Death in action/cerebral malaria while on duty (for all ranks). |
