OROP Status Report as on 30.04.2017
Status Report on implementation of OROP benefits as on 30.04.2017 ( data compiled till 10.07.2017 )
As on 30.04.2017 (data compiled till 10.07.2017), a sum of Rs. 4,156.59 crores and Rs. 2,385.33 crores have been paid towards first installments & second installments of OROP arrears to 20,39,934 Ex-Servicemen/family pensioners and 15,93,125 Ex-Servicemen respectively. Further, a sum of Rs. 2,250.09 crores has also been paid to 15,13,524 ExServicemen as third installments of OROP arrears.
Source :Â http://www.desw.gov.in
Orop should be different for soldiers above 75 years Every one can’t survive for 5 years to get next benefit. This should be every year or once in two years. There are very few above 75 years and very very few will survive for next five years or ten years.