New Delhi: If you have a divorced woman in your family, then this news is very useful. The government has made a significant change in the family pension rules, making divorced daughters eligible for family pension. This is being considered a major decision by the government in the second month of the new year.
The Mohan Yadav government of Madhya Pradesh has taken this decision. This decision was made in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Now, in Madhya Pradesh, along with unmarried and widowed daughters, divorced daughters are also included in the family pension scheme of their parents. The government will soon implement this rule. Previously, divorced daughters were not covered under this scheme.
The government has made a major change.
The Madhya Pradesh government has amended Rule 44 of the Civil Pension Rules 2026, making a significant change in the list of eligible members. According to officials, the old rules excluded divorced daughters from family pension due to some technical reasons, but this will no longer be the case. Additionally, they will also receive financial relief following the new amendment. Divorced daughters will need to apply for this. The process is simple, and you can learn more about it below.
Learn about the rules approved.d
The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved the Madhya Pradesh Service Rules 2026 and the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Rules. The Finance Department wasalso authorisedd to publish these rules. The government believes the new provisions will facilitate and ensure the timely resolution of pension-related matters. Furthermore, the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Rules 2026 and the rules related to gratuity payments under the NPS have also been approved. These rules will come into effect on April 1, 2026.
What’s special about the new rules?
With the approval of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Rules, several new features have been added. Provisions such as family pension in case of death, voluntary retirement, e-service book, and the combination of previous service with the central and state governments have also been added.
Additionally, the employee and employer contributions during the suspension period, calculation of contribution rates, fixing responsibility in case of delay, and a clear exit process in case of retirement or resignation have not yet been determined. The eligibility and payment of gratuity for future government employees under the NPS have also been clarified.
Learn how to appl.?
An application must be made to receive the family pension benefit. It is granted through the relevant department as per the prescribed procedure. Eligible unmarried, widowed, or divorced daughters will need to apply to the relevant department or treasury office with the necessary documents.
Detailed procedures and guidelines will be issued after the rules are published. The government says this decision will provide relief to thousands of such women in the state.