Himachal Pensioners Protest in Mandi for Revised Benefits

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Himachal Pradesh Pensioner Joint Federation held a protest march in Mandi. They demanded revised pay and pension benefits for all retirees from to. The federation expressed dissatisfaction with the government's 3% DA arrears decision. They called for gratuity, commutation, leave encashment, and revised pensions for affected retirees. Currently, these benefits are only given to those retiring after. The federation also demanded 16% DA with 111 months of arrears for all pensioners. They urged for a special budget to clear pending medical reimbursement bills. The group warned of larger protests if their demands are not met. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 22:44 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Himachal Pradesh Pensioner Joint Federation held a protest march in Mandi on 15 Sep 2023
• They demanded revised pay and pension benefits for all retirees from 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Jan 2022
• The federation expressed dissatisfaction with the government's 3% DA arrears decision