The increased pension per month will come into effect from June 1, 2022.
Confirming the development, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said it is extremely important that the financial well-being of our former cricketers is taken care of.
"The players remain the lifeline and as a board, it is our duty to be by their side once their playing days are over. The umpires have been unsung heroes and the BCCI truly values their contribution," Ganguly said in an official release.
Sharing his thoughts on the same, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said: "the welfare of our cricketers be it former or present is a top priority, and increasing pension amounts is a step in that direction."
"The BCCI values the contribution the umpires have made over the years and this is one way to express our gratitude for their diligent services to Indian Cricket. A total of around 900 personnel will get the benefit of the scheme with more than 75 per cent of the beneficiaries getting a 100 per cent raise," he added.
Honorary Treasurer, BCCI, Arun Singh Dhumal, said: "Whatever the BCCI is today, it is because of the contribution of its former cricketers and umpires. We are pleased to announce the increase in the monthly pensions which will be a gesture for the well-being of our former cricketers."
As per the BCCI’s press release, those who were getting the pension of INR 15,000 will now get INR 30,000 per month while pensioners receiving INR 22,500 will now receive INR 45,000.
Similarly, those getting INR 30,000 currently will receive INR 52,500, INR 37,500 will receive INR 60,000, and INR 50,000 will receive INR 70,000.
The increased pension per month will come into effect from June 1, 2022.
(With BCCI inputs)