Introduction of one-time one-way switch facility from UPS to NPS

Central Pensioners on the path of Militant Struggles for their existence and honour!

The Central Government and Central PSU Pensioners are on continued struggles under the banner of the  Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations ( FCPA),  a Forum for struggle of about 40 pensioners organisations, against brutal attack on their livlihood by the arrogant, unsympathetic government.

The first programme of Human Chain across the country on 25th July 2025 was a tremendous success with lakhs of pensioners showing their solidarity by holding hands  on the sides of the main roads and taking oath to fight for the very reasonable demand of tbe pensioners, including Cancellation of the Pension validation act which discrimminates against the past and future pensioners with intention of  denying  benefits to past pensioners which is in violation of the sacred Constitution of India, Pension revision of BSNL- MTNL Pensioners due from 01.01.2017 as also Pension Revision of Bank - LIC pensioners and early appointment of VIII Central Pay Commission.

The next programme was the March to Raj Bhawans and submitting Memorandum on the demands of the Pensioners to the State Governors for forwarding the same to the Prime Minister during 24 - 27 August 2025.

As per reports received, this programme was also successfully organised with thousands of pensioners marching in the state capitals and delegations submitting Memorandums to the Governors. 

Meeting all the Members of the Parliment and submitting Memorandums for taking up the issue with the Central Goverrnment is the next step. Memorandum is being finalised by the Forum and will be furnished to the All India  organisations. The issues should be conveyed to the M. P. s in detail.

The ' Delhi Chalo' - 'Parliament March' is fixed to be organised on 10th October 2025 with massive participation. Delegates have to book train / flight tickets early so as to get  reservation. Thousands of pensioners are expected to participate. All India leaders of all constituent pensioners organisers are expected. 

The government move to deny pension to the retirees whose entire life was dedicated to the service of the Nation is to be completely defeated.

We may be old, we may be weak, we may be spread over the country. But when we are united, we are strong and the government will be compelled to accept our demands. 

Let us make all the programmes successful. 

UNITY FOR STRUGGLE! 

STRUGGLE FOR UNITY! 

UNITY & STRUGGLE FOR ACHIEVEMENT! 

- V A N  NAMBOODIRI -

 PATRON NCCPA

29.08.2025

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FCPA, Odisha Submits Memorandum to Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Seeking Urgent Intervention on Pensioners’ Rights

A four-member delegation comprising Com. Rabindranath Dhal (Convener), Com. Bruhaspati Samal (President), Com. B. N. Tripathy (Treasurer) and Com. Sankar Bose (Vice-President) of the Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Association (FCPA), Odisha State Committee today submitted a detailed Memorandum to His Excellency Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, at Raj Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, urging him to forward it to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for immediate intervention on key issues affecting lakhs of Central Government pensioners across the country.

The pensioners’ community has expressed deep concern over the provisions of the Finance Act, 2025, particularly the Validation of CCS (Pension) Rules from 1st June 1972, which has led to serious discrimination among pensioners based on their date of retirement. This move has been widely condemned as arbitrary and unjust, as it creates artificial divisions within the community of pensioners who have rendered equal service to the nation. The FCPA, Odisha has therefore urged the highest authorities to safeguard the dignity, equality, and financial security of pensioners.

This Memorandum was unanimously adopted during the State Level Convention of FCPA, Odisha held on 24th August 2025 at the Seminar Hall of Door Sanchar Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. It emphasizes three urgent demands:

1. Immediate withdrawal of the Validation of Pension Rules, 2025.

2. End of all discrimination among pensioners created by the Finance Act, 2025.

3. Constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) without any further delay.

During the discussion, Com. Rabindranath Dhal briefed His Excellency on the contents of the Memorandum, highlighting the grave dangers posed by the validation of pension rules and the urgent need for equality among pensioners. The other representatives also contributed additional points.

The Hon’ble Governor gave a patient and sympathetic hearing to the delegation and assured that the Memorandum would be forwarded to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for further consideration.

The FCPA, Odisha expresses its profound gratitude to His Excellency for his valuable time and kind assurance, which has strengthened the hopes of thousands of pensioners awaiting justice.

-Bruhaspati Samal-

President

Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Association (FCPA), Odisha, Bhubaneswar

Date: 25th August 2025

FCPA Odisha Convention Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Validation of Pension Rules, 2025 and Early Constitution of 8th CPC

Dear Comrades & Respected Representatives,

With a deep sense of gratitude, responsibility, and determination, I, on behalf of the Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Association (FCPA), Odisha State Committee, extend my heartfelt thanks to each participating organization, every leader, and all distinguished representatives who stood united with us in today’s (24th August 2025) State Level Convention held in the Seminar Hall of Door Sanchar Bhawan, Rupali Square, Bhubaneswar - 751022. 

At a time when our community of pensioners is passing through one of the most challenging and testing phases in independent India, your active participation reflects your unwavering commitment to justice, dignity, and equality.

The Plight of Pensioners Today:

Pension is not a charity but a right earned through decades of dedicated service to the nation. Yet, in recent months, we have witnessed repeated and aggressive moves from the Union Government which have deeply hurt, humiliated, and unsettled millions of senior citizens who have served the country with utmost sincerity.

The most disturbing of all is the Validation of Pension Rules, 2025, passed arbitrarily, which seeks to retrospectively validate rules dating back to 1st June 1972 — an act that strikes at the very foundation of natural justice. This has opened the door to unequal treatment among pensioners, threatening the very principles of equity and social security for which our Constitution stands.

Furthermore, the Finance Act, 2025 has brought discrimination among pensioners by creating artificial divisions in benefits and entitlements. Such policies are not just anti-pensioner; they are anti-constitutional and anti-welfare.

We also reiterate our long-pending demand for the immediate constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). With rising prices, an unending wave of inflation, and ever-increasing medical expenses, the delay in constituting the 8th CPC is pushing lakhs of retired employees into unbearable financial and emotional distress.

Our Sincere Thanks:

Despite your age-related constraints, pressing personal engagements, and even the adverse weather conditions, your presence today has turned this convention into a historic show of solidarity.

We extend our special thanks to the following leaders and representatives for their valuable deliberations, inspiring speeches, and strong support for our collective cause:

• Com Janardan Pati, State President, CITU Odisha, for his powerful inaugural address and unwavering stand against the anti-pensioner policies.

• Com R. N. Mallik (AOLICPA / OSKEM) and Com Prakash Chandra Ray (All India GS, UCo Bank Employees Union & President, BEFI Odisha) for expressing strong solidarity and exposing the divisive agenda of the Finance Act 2025.

• Our heartfelt gratitude to Com R.N. Dhal, State Convener, for placing the Memorandum and steering the discussions meaningfully.

• Special acknowledgement to Com Bishnu Prasad Das (AIPRPA) for delivering the vote of thanks and to all our fellow comrades who shared their insights and concerns today.

We are equally indebted to the following 15 participating organizations and their esteemed representatives, who spoke with one voice demanding justice and equality:

1. Com. B N Tripathy (SNPWA)

2. Com. S C Dash (AIPRPA)

3. Com. Kanbhupani Pattnaik (ITPA)

4. Com. Antaryami Dhupal (AIBDPA)

5. Com. Manoranjan Mishra (GSIPA)

6. Com. Parsuram Rout (SOIPA)

7. Com. Purna Ch. Nayak (RMRCPA)

8. Com. S S Acharya (CGWBPA)

9. Com. J K Dash (AIRBSNLEWA)

10. Com. J K Mishra (IOPPA)

11. Com. Dibakar Mishra (KVSREWS)

12. Com. A K Tripthay (AIBSNLPWA)

13. Com. Kishore Ch Sahoo ( GOITBPPA)

14. Com. R P Ray Mohapatra (CWCPA)

15. Com. Govind Ch. Sadangi (CGPA,Puri)

Our United Resolution:

The convention has unanimously resolved:

• To submit a detailed Memorandum to the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, requesting him to forward it to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India with urgency, seeking:

• Immediate withdrawal of the Validation of Pension Rules, 2025.

• End of all discrimination among pensioners created through the Finance Act, 2025.

• Constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) without any further delay.

• To continue strengthening the FCPA Odisha State Committee by including leaders from newly joined organizations and intensify our united struggle under the guidance of the CHQ Apex Body.

Our Appeal to the Union Government:

We remind the Government of India that a pensioner is not a burden on the nation but the very foundation on which this nation was built. To deprive us of our rightful dues is to deny dignity to those who have dedicated their lives to public service.

We urge the Union Government to reconsider its anti-pensioner policies and act swiftly to restore fairness, equality, and respect. Ignoring the legitimate concerns of millions of senior citizens will only deepen resentment and unrest.

Dear comrades,

Today’s convention has rekindled our hope and strengthened our resolve. Together, we are not just fighting for pensioners; we are fighting for the very idea of justice, equality, and respect for the elderly in our society.

Let us stay united, vigilant, and determined. Our collective voice shall rise louder, stronger, and clearer until every unjust rule is rolled back and every right is restored.

“An injury to one pensioner is an injury to all pensioners.”

With deepest gratitude and unwavering commitment,

= Com. Bruhaspati Samal =

President

Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Association (FCPA), Odisha State Committee

🌿 "Voices of the Forgotten Builders" 🌿

 🌿 "Voices of the Forgotten Builders" 🌿

- Bruhaspati Samal -

O’ nation we nurtured with sweat and dreams,

Through endless struggles, through silent streams,

Our trembling hands once built your pride,

Brick by brick, we walked beside.

We sowed the seeds, we tilled the land,

We carved your future with wrinkled hands,

In factories, fields, and offices wide,

Our youth we gave, with nothing to hide.

But now, as autumn claims our years,

We stand unheard, with silent tears,

The pension promised, the dignity due,

Fades away in policies new.

From NPS to UPS, the names may change,

But the pain we feel remains the same,

A promise broken, a bond betrayed,

Our twilight dreams in shadows laid.

O’ rulers of power, do you not see?

The past you inherit was built by we.

Our backs once bore the nation's load,

Our hopes still shine on your winding road.

The Finance Act writes our fate in stone,

A cruel divide we’ve never known,

Old and new, one blood, one soul,

Why pierce the heart that once made you whole?

Give us not charity, but what is right,

A life of dignity, in sunset’s light.

Protect our health, our peace, our years,

And listen, O nation, to these silent tears.

Empower our voices, don’t turn away,

We are the roots where your branches sway.

Without respect for those who gave,

What future blooms from a forgotten grave?

O’ Mother India, hear our plea,

Let justice rise like the morning sea.

For a country’s worth, both old and new,

Is measured by how it honours you.

A call to rise, a promise to keep,

Honor the roots where the memories sleep.

With dignity, care, and rightful share,

Let the future bloom — for all who are there.

© Bruhaspati Samal 

21st August 2025

Lunch Hour demonstration by Confederation Odisha State CoC on 20th August 2025 on 2 point charter of demands

Dear Comrades,

The Odisha State Co-ordination Committee (CoC) of the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers extends its heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the leadership and members of the Income Tax Employees Federation (ITEF), Odisha State Unit, the Gological Survey of India Employees Association (GSIEA), Odisha State Unit and NFPE, Jajpur Divisional unit for their active participation in the lunch hour demonstration held on 20th August 2025 at their respective workplaces.

Your united effort, unwavering commitment, and solidarity towards protecting the rights of Central Government employees and pensioners have strengthened our collective voice and added significant momentum to our struggle. The successful demonstration reflects the determination of Odisha’s workforce to stand firmly behind the two-point charter of demands adopted by the Confederation:

1. Immediate Constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC):

We reiterate our firm demand for the Government to constitute the 8th CPC without further delay and finalize its Terms of Reference by incorporating the suggestions and views placed by the Staff Side, NC-JCM. Any further procrastination will not only delay the much-needed revision of pay and allowances but also adversely affect the financial and social security of lakhs of Central Government employees.

2. No Discrimination Amongst Pensioners:

We strongly oppose any policy or decision that creates distinctions among pensioners based on their date of retirement or the accepted recommendations of different Central Pay Commissions. All pensioners, irrespective of their retirement date, have dedicated their lives to serving the nation and deserve equal treatment, dignity, and justice.

Through this collective demonstration across Odisha, we send a clear and firm message to the Union Government:

"Respect the rights of employees and pensioners. Constitute the 8th CPC immediately and ensure equality for all pensioners without any discrimination."

The Confederation Odisha State CoC assures its full support to any further statewide or nationwide programs called by the Confederation CHQ, New Delhi, in pursuit of these just and legitimate demands. Together, we shall continue our struggle until the Government responds positively.

We once again thank all the participating leaders, members, and activists for their dedication and solidarity in this united movement.

In Solidarity,

🙏🤝🚩🤝🙏

=Bruhaspati Samal=

General Secretary

Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers, Odish Odisha State CoC