<h1>EPS-95 pensioners: 47.04 lakh receive under Rs 9,000 monthly; minimum pension remains Rs 1,000 via budget support.</h1> EPS-95 is a Defined Contribution-Defined Benefit scheme funded by employer contributions of 8.33% of wages and a central government contribution of 1.16% on wages up to Rs 15,000; all benefits are paid from the Employees' Pension Fund. Currently 47.04 lakh of 82.11 lakh active pensioners receive less than Rs 9,000 monthly, and the government provides a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month through budgetary support in addition to the 1.16% contribution. The fund is valued annually under paragraph 32 to determine long term viability and account for future liabilities.