CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the enhancement of superannuation age of doctors other than doctors of the Central Health Services (CHS) falling under various Departments/Ministries/autonomous organisations, to 65 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The retirement age for central government employees was last revised in May 1998, when it was moved up from 58 to 60 years. The corresponding age in the private sector has largely been in the 58 to 62 year-band.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notably, at present the retirement age of government employees is 62 years, but after the proposal is passed by the government, the retirement age will increase to 63 years. This is the second time in five years, when the retirement age is being increased.

Detailed explanation-4: -The retirement age in India is between 58 and 65 years. While the age is 58 years for private employees, it is up to 65 years in many government departments. This will also ensure that the members get adequate retirement benefits.

Detailed explanation-5: -The President is pleased to enhance the age of superannuation of the specialists of Non-Teaching and Public Health sub-cadres of Central Health Service (CHS) and General Duty Medical Officers of CHS to 65 years with immediate effect.