After meeting with the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), a joint forum of government employees' organisations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for government employees on Saturday. The decision was hailed by various leaders, including UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who applauded the move for providing economic security and a brighter future for over 20 lakh employees. The UPS ensures a guaranteed pension and fair benefits for employees, instead of being dependent on stock market fluctuations.