New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- More than 1.18 lakh Central government employees, retirees and eligible family members have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) since it came into force, with the government saying there is currently no proposal to review or replace the pension framework.

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 1,18,195 subscribers had enrolled under UPS as of July 19, 2026. The subscribers include newly recruited employees, existing Central government staff, past retirees eligible under the scheme and legally wedded spouses of eligible deceased retirees.

UPS was notified on January 24, 2025, and became operational from April 1, 2025 as an option under the National Pension Syste...