Old Pension Scheme: There is a demand from different states to restore the old pension scheme. Government employees pressurize to implement it. Some time ago it was implemented in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Now an update has come from another state regarding the old pension scheme.
New Delhi: Old Pension Scheme: There is a demand from different states to restore the old pension scheme. Government employees pressurize to implement it. Some time ago it was implemented in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Now an update has come from another state regarding the old pension scheme.
Employees demonstrated in Assam
In fact, the government employees of Assam demonstrated for the restoration of the old pension scheme. During the demonstration on Monday, the government employees warned to intensify the demonstration if the demand was not accepted.
‘Government has to be shown whether it is in favor or not’
All Assam Government NPS Employees Association (AAGNPSEA) employees across the state observed ‘Karma Birtri’ at their respective workplaces during the day. AAGNPSEA President Achuthanandan Hazarika said, “The time has come when the Assam government has to show whether it is really in favor of the employees or not. Good pension is the right of an employee and it should be respected.
Officers, teachers demonstrated
He said that under the ‘National Pension Scheme’, a retired employee gets a very nominal pension like Rs 500, Rs 600, or Rs 1,000 per month. Hazarika said, “Today all the officers, employees, teachers and police of the state The workers demonstrated and demanded in one voice to restore the old pension scheme.
Let us tell you that in different states, the demand for restoring the old pension scheme keeps arising. The old pension scheme was discontinued in the country from April 1, 2004. As per the new scheme, the employees contribute 10 per cent of their salary to the pension while the state government contributes 14 per cent.
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