Event Overview

On May 13, 2026, Dr. Jitendra Singh will chair the 16th Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This initiative, led by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DOPPW), focuses on the "Whole of Government approach" to provide immediate, "on the spot" solutions for central government pensioners. The hybrid format allows pensioners nationwide to participate and resolve long-standing issues without the need for litigation.

Key Objectives & Current Statistics

• Grievance Focus: 985 long-pending cases, specifically those outstanding for over 45 days on the CPENGRAMS portal, will be addressed.
• Broad Reach: The Adalat will cover grievances pertaining to 37 different Ministries and Departments, with a significant focus on the Ministries of Defence and Home Affairs.
• Efficiency: By bringing stakeholders together on a single platform, the process saves pensioners both time and financial resources.

Metric	Details
Total Adalats Held Since 2017	15
Total Cases Taken Up to Date	27,812
Immediate Redressal Success Rate	71.72% (19,948 cases)

The Department's commitment remains centered on the empowerment of pensioners through qualitative and prompt grievance machinery. Cases not resolved during the live session are typically addressed in subsequent Inter-Ministerial review meetings.