<h1>Government extends National Pension System tax benefits to new Unified Pension Scheme for central employees from April 2025</h1> The government announced that tax benefits available under the National Pension System will apply to the Unified Pension Scheme, which was introduced as an option for central government employees. The Department of Financial Services notified UPS implementation from April 1, 2025, with regulatory framework established by PFRDA in March 2025. This decision ensures parity between NPS and UPS tax structures, providing substantial tax relief and incentives to employees choosing the unified scheme, strengthening retirement security through transparent and tax-efficient options.