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EPFO Issues Over 1.49 Lakh Higher Pension Orders Post Supreme Court Ruling
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has issued 149,806 pension payment orders for retired applicants opting for higher contributions. This action follows a November 2022 Supreme Court directive that allowed members to contribute based on actual wages for increased pension benefits.
By Project Chintan Newsroom · 12 Aug
Germany Faces Growing Pension Gap, Particularly for Women
New data reveals a widening "Gender Pension Gap" in Germany, with women over 65 receiving significantly less in retirement income than men. This disparity contributes to a rise in old-age poverty, especially among women, prompting calls for early financial education and preventative measures.
By Project Chintan Newsroom · 12 Aug