Old is not gold: The Hindu Editorial on the return to the old pension scheme
2 years ago

Old is not gold: The Hindu Editorial on the return to the old pension scheme

The Hindu  

With the freshly minted Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, reiterating that the Old Pension Scheme will be restored by the newly elected Congress-led government, the State would now become the fourth to do so. It is no surprise that the promise of the return of OPS — it guarantees pension at 50% of the last drawn basic pay — boosted the beleaguered party as government employees and retirees form a significant portion of the hilly State’s electorate. Government staff seem to prefer the scheme as it allows them to avert their contribution of 10% of their basic pay and dearness allowance towards the employee pension funds, as envisaged in the National Pension Scheme since inception in 2004. Breaking a consensus on pension reforms and reverting to OPS amounts to an imprudent option as it will only benefit organised government sector employees, increase the fiscal burden of carrying these payments and take up a significant portion of the State’s budget, thereby curtailing its outlays on general welfare as a whole.

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Reforms to strengthen Unified Pension Scheme
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reforms to strengthen Unified Pension Scheme

New Indian Express  

On August 24, the Union cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme, a significant step towards providing government employees a secure and assured pension after retirement. Over the last few years, the opposition has highlighted the dissatisfaction of government employees with the National Pension Scheme, commonly known as the New Pension Scheme. First, assured pension of 50 percent of the employee's …

Unified pension scheme: T.N. government begins studying possible implications over UPS
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Unified pension scheme: T.N. government begins studying possible implications over UPS

The Hindu  

Even as the Tamil Nadu government is awaiting full details of the Unified Pension Scheme, it has begun the preliminary task of studying possible implications in the event of the adoption of such a scheme in the State. As and when the government decides to implement the State-specific pension scheme, the political leadership would prefer to wait for an “opportune …

State government replaces NPS with sweeter revised pension scheme
3 months, 4 weeks ago

State government replaces NPS with sweeter revised pension scheme

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Within 24 hours of the union government’s approval of the Unified Pension Scheme to replace the New Pension Scheme for its employees, the Mahayuti government approved the UPS for around 8.3 lakh employees in a cabinet meeting on Sunday. HT Image Around 1.4 million government and semi-government employees, including Class 1 officers, Class 4 employees and teachers, had threatened …

Maharashtra becomes first state to implement Unified Pension Scheme | DETAILS
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra becomes first state to implement Unified Pension Scheme | DETAILS

India TV News  

Maharashtra cabinet: The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has become the first in the country to implement the Unified Pension Scheme for state employees. Additionally, the cabinet cleared the Rs 7,000 crore Nar-Par-Girna river linking project, which is expected to primarily benefit the northern Maharashtra districts of Nashik and Jalgaon. Other major decisions taken by Maharashtra Cabinet …

Unified Pension Scheme is a U-turn That Will Have Severe Fiscal Implications
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Unified Pension Scheme is a U-turn That Will Have Severe Fiscal Implications

The Quint  

It is important to note that the NPS was introduced by the Vajpayee government because of a "fundamental issue" associated with the OPS, that is, it was unfunded and will ultimately balloon the nation’s fiscal deficit to unsustainable levels. In 1990-91, the Centre’s pension bill was Rs 3,272 crore, and the outgo for all states put together was Rs 3,131 …

Unified Pension Scheme: Who is eligible? What's the minimum amount? Explained
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Unified Pension Scheme: Who is eligible? What's the minimum amount? Explained

Hindustan Times  

The union cabinet on Saturday approved a Unified Pension Scheme, which will benefit approximately 23 lakh government employees and will serve as an alternative to the National Pension System. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefed the media on the central government's new Unified Pension Scheme. Prime minister Narendra Modi, who chaired the meeting, posted on X saying, “The Unified Pension Scheme …

Telangana Government Workers Reject Centre’s Pension Plan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Government Workers Reject Centre’s Pension Plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a strong show of resistance, state government employees covered under the New Pension Scheme have expressed their firm opposition to the Unified Pension Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday. The National Movement for Old Pension Scheme secretary-general, G. Sthitaprajna, voiced the employees' dissatisfaction with the new Unified Pension Scheme announced by the Centre. "If a government …

'Almost OPS’: Centre's Unified Pension Scheme Offers Big Bonanza For Central Employees
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Almost OPS’: Centre's Unified Pension Scheme Offers Big Bonanza For Central Employees

News 18  

In a major decision marking almost a return to the Old Pension Scheme which had existed till 2003, the Narendra Modi government has launched the Unified Pension Scheme, conceding a major demand of central employees. The union cabinet cleared the Unified Pension Scheme on Saturday, saying, “UPS structure has elements of both OPS and NPS, and removes uncertainties of the …

Govt, workers thrash out key issues in new pension scheme
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt, workers thrash out key issues in new pension scheme

Hindustan Times  

Representatives of the government and its employees have reached a consensus on the contentious pension issue, addressing concerns about post-retirement benefits without reverting to the old pension scheme, according to two people familiar with the matter. “After working out the finer details, the committee will submit its report to the government soon.” The resolution addresses three core apprehensions of employees, …

Old vs new pension scheme: Will Budget 2024 offer 50% of last drawn salary as annuity?
5 months ago

Old vs new pension scheme: Will Budget 2024 offer 50% of last drawn salary as annuity?

Firstpost  

Amid calls to restore old pension scheme, government is considering a proposal to increase pension benefits under National Pension System. Reports suggest Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce a 50% pension guarantee of employees’ last drawn salary in Budget 2024. File Photo Amid calls, including from Opposition parties, for restoration of old pension scheme, Narendra Modi government is likely to …

Government employees may soon get 50% of last pay as pension under NPS: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Government employees may soon get 50% of last pay as pension under NPS: Report

Hindustan Times  

Central government employees who are covered under the National Pension System may soon receive 50 per cent of their last drawn pay as pension as the government seeks to address concerns over payout disparities, The Times of India reported. The government has ruled out a return to the Old Pension Scheme which guaranteed a defined benefit of half of the …

Budget 2024: Central govt employees may receive 50 per cent of last drawn salary as pension under NPS
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Central govt employees may receive 50 per cent of last drawn salary as pension under NPS

India TV News  

As the Finance Ministry prepares to present the 2024–25 fiscal year budget, the National Democratic Alliance government is contemplating a significant reform for central government employees. According to a report by the Times of India, the government may offer 50% of the last drawn salary as a pension under the National Pension System. Addressing employee concerns This proposed move aims …

Congress ignores Old Pension Scheme in Lok Sabha election manifesto, says 'it's in our minds'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress ignores Old Pension Scheme in Lok Sabha election manifesto, says 'it's in our minds'

Op India  

On 5th April, the Congress party released its manifesto ‘Nyay Patra’ for the coming Lok Sabha elections. After strongly campaigning for reverting to Old Pension Scheme in state assembly elections, the party has now backtracked and made no mention of OPS in its manifesto for the general elections. Congress’s decision to restore the Old Pension Scheme has taken a heavy …

Maharashtra Cabinet permits OPS option for government employees hired through ads issued before November 2005
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet permits OPS option for government employees hired through ads issued before November 2005

The Hindu  

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra Cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that offers State government employees who joined service after November 2005 on the basis of recruiting The decision comes days after government and semi-government employees struck work, demanding the restoration of the OPS. “It was decided in the Cabinet meeting today to give the old pension scheme option to those …

Will deliberate on Old Pension Scheme after panel report: Amit Shah
1 year, 1 month ago

Will deliberate on Old Pension Scheme after panel report: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the government would deliberate on restoring the Old Pension Scheme once the committee constituted for the purpose submitted its report. Mr. Shah, while replying to a question on restoration of the OPS at a press conference in Jaipur, said, “We have constituted a committee to study the OPS. As soon as …

The price of persistent federal frictions
1 year, 1 month ago

The price of persistent federal frictions

The Hindu  

Disputes between the Centre and States regarding economic policies have a long history in India. Continuing economic reforms since 1991 has led to the relaxation of many controls on investments, giving some room to States, but the autonomy regarding public expenditure policies is not absolute as State governments depend on the Centre for their revenue receipts. At the same time …

The Old Pension Scheme wildfire must be stopped before it’s too late
1 year, 1 month ago

The Old Pension Scheme wildfire must be stopped before it’s too late

Live Mint  

The political battle between protecting the National Pension System and going back to the Old Pension Scheme is heating up, thanks to the various state elections just started. Public opinion and voter passion is being stirred by presenting the OPS as ‘pro-people’ and NPS as ‘anti-people.’ Meme creators and slogan writers are busy making graphic and emotive campaigns. OPS guarantees …

Govt may amend pension scheme
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt may amend pension scheme

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government is likely to amend the national pension scheme by the year-end to ensure employees get at least 40-45% of their last-drawn salary as retirement payout based on recommendations of a high-level panel currently looking into the matter, two people familiar with the developments said. The altered pension scheme will continue to be linked to market …

Punjab govt. employees await implementation of old pension scheme
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab govt. employees await implementation of old pension scheme

The Hindu  

Pritam Singh was elated as were other employees last November when the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab issued a notification to restore the old pension scheme. ‘Optimism faded away’ Mr. Singh retired as a teacher from a government school in Ludhiana this April and since then has been drawing pension under the NPS. “I am getting a monthly pension …

Chhattisgarh extends old pension scheme to power staff
1 year, 2 months ago

Chhattisgarh extends old pension scheme to power staff

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet at a meeting headed by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday cleared a proposal to extend the old pension scheme for employees of state-owned power companies who were appointed after January 1, 2004. Chhattisgarh has already announced a switchover from the new pension scheme to the OPS, something that government employees across the nation have asked …

‘We strongly support’: Kejriwal on demands to bring back old pension scheme
1 year, 2 months ago

‘We strongly support’: Kejriwal on demands to bring back old pension scheme

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday expressed his support for the demands of central and state government employees to reinstate the old pension scheme, who have also staged a protest for the same. The Congress party also joined the chorus in support of the protest against the New Pension Scheme and the call to restore the old pension scheme. …

’Major step backwards,’ RBI article warns states reverting to OPS
1 year, 3 months ago

’Major step backwards,’ RBI article warns states reverting to OPS

Live Mint  

As a number of states are reverting to old pension schemes, an RBI article has called the move to be a ‘major step backwards’ in managing fiscal deficit. It also said that OPS may take the fiscal stress of states to “unsustainable levels” in the medium to long term. "… short run reduction in states' pension outgo which may be …

Govt. likely to pay assured pensions for its employees, say officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt. likely to pay assured pensions for its employees, say officials

The Hindu  

The Central government will likely assure its employees a minimum pension of 40%-45% of their last drawn salary by altering the current market-linked pension scheme to assuage some holdout States, two government officials told Reuters. The government is planning to amend the current scheme so that while both employees and the government still make contributions, employees get an assured 40%-45% …

Govt Likely To Change NPS Rules For 40%-45% Assured Pension: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt Likely To Change NPS Rules For 40%-45% Assured Pension: Report

ABP News  

The central government is considering revising the current market-linked National Pension Scheme to provide its employees with a minimum pension of 40 per cent to 45 per cent of their last drawn salary, reported news agency Reuters citing two government officials. Under the current National Pension Scheme, employees are required to contribute 10 per cent of their basic salary, while …

Govt mulling over assured pensions at 40-45% as some states move back to OPS
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt mulling over assured pensions at 40-45% as some states move back to OPS

Live Mint  

Amid the politics of the Old Pension Scheme vs National Pension Scheme, the Government of India officials on Wednesday said that they are mulling over some changes in the new market-linked pension scheme which will ensure employees a minimum pension of 40%-45% of their last drawn salary, a report by Reuters said. The development comes as many Opposition-ruled states in …

Himachal Pradesh CM seeks refund of more than ₹9,200 crore deposited in NPS
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal Pradesh CM seeks refund of more than ₹9,200 crore deposited in NPS

Live Mint  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has announced his intention to meet with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the national capital to seek a refund of ₹9242.60 crore deposited by the state government in the New Pension Scheme. Speaking at the 'Purani Pension Aabhar Rally' organised for the state's government employees, Sukhu reiterated the Congress government's commitment to fulfilling …

Congress will ‘compel’ Centre to implement old pension scheme in entire country: Rajasthan CM Gehlot
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress will ‘compel’ Centre to implement old pension scheme in entire country: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the Congress will “compel” the Centre to implement the old pension scheme in the entire country, asserting that the committee on the new pension scheme was constituted under pressure mounted by the party. The committee would suggest whether in the light of the existing framework and structure of the National Pension System, …

Himachal Pradesh asks Centre to direct PFRDA to return NPS money
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal Pradesh asks Centre to direct PFRDA to return NPS money

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday urged the Union government to issue directions to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority to return the amount of ₹9,242.60 crore deposited under the National Pension Scheme by the State government. Mr. Sukhu said the State government has taken initiatives on developing Himachal Pradesh as a ‘Green Energy State’ and …

Should States revert to the Old Pension Scheme? | The Hindu Parley Podcast
1 year, 6 months ago

Should States revert to the Old Pension Scheme? | The Hindu Parley Podcast

The Hindu  

The National Pension Scheme was launched in 2004. While the older pension scheme offered defined benefits to all government employees without any contribution on their part, the NPS requires employees to contribute a sum throughout their working years. Almost two decades after the NPS came into effect, several States are switching back to the Old Pension Scheme. Earlier this year, …

Should States revert to the Old Pension Scheme?
1 year, 6 months ago

Should States revert to the Old Pension Scheme?

The Hindu  

The National Pension Scheme was launched in 2004. While the older pension scheme offered defined benefits to all government employees without any contribution on their part, the NPS requires employees to contribute a sum throughout their working years. Editorial | The old and the new: On the demand for the Old Pension Scheme The States trying to revert to the …

Why we need to debate the Old Pension Scheme
1 year, 8 months ago

Why we need to debate the Old Pension Scheme

The Hindu  

What is the fiscal space for the Old Pension Scheme? The OPS guarantees government employees 50% of their final drawn pay plus Dearness Allowance as a post-retirement income for life, and 50% of that pension to any qualifying dependent family members in the event of death of that employee. There continue to be concerns that the OPS would soon become …

Amid Protests In Several States, Centre To Form Panel To Look Into Pension System Of Govt Staff
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid Protests In Several States, Centre To Form Panel To Look Into Pension System Of Govt Staff

ABP News  

Amid massive protests in several states by government employees demanding restoration of the old pension scheme, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Centre would form a committee to look into issues related to pension, ANI reported. READ | 18 Lakh Maha Govt Staff Go On Strike For Old Pension Scheme After Failed Talks From 2004, the Central …

The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor
1 year, 9 months ago

The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor

The Hindu  

The demand for the old pension scheme is growing especially after a few States announced that they would be reverting to it. In consonance with the spirit of the National Pension System, the Sixth Pay Commission had substantially increased the basic salary of government employees to cover pension contributions and promote savings for post-retirement expenses. Rising pension liabilities The pension …

Some States lagging behind on NPS dues, Centre tells RS
1 year, 9 months ago

Some States lagging behind on NPS dues, Centre tells RS

The Hindu  

Some States are falling behind in making contributions towards their employees’ retirement savings under the New Pension Scheme, the Finance Ministry indicated on Tuesday, flagging “an increasing divergence of practices between different State Governments” in the way they handle pension obligations for staff recruited after 2004. While a majority of the States are paying the correct dues towards their employees’ …

Explained: Why govt employees are demanding restoration of Old Pension Scheme?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: Why govt employees are demanding restoration of Old Pension Scheme?

Live Mint  

Demand for restoration of the Old Pension Scheme is growing with each passing day as many employees in Maharashtra and Haryana went on strike on Tuesday seeking its return. The former RBI governor said the old pension scheme does involve massive future outlays because of the indexation of pensions to current salaries. Old Pension Scheme is a retirement scheme approved …

Restore old pension scheme, Central Government officers urge Cabinet Secretary
1 year, 9 months ago

Restore old pension scheme, Central Government officers urge Cabinet Secretary

The Hindu  

A section of officers, led by the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers and the All India State Government Employees Federation, has approached Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba demanding that the old pension scheme be restored and the National Pension Scheme revoked. The organisations said the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, or the OPS, for government employees was a well-built and …

Maharashtra: 17 lakh govt employees go on strike for Old Pension Scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra: 17 lakh govt employees go on strike for Old Pension Scheme

Live Mint  

Lakhs of employees of the Maharashtra government went on strike on Tuesday seeking restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. From sanitation workers to teachers, from paramedics at hospitals to other government staff, everyone has joined the strike for the implementation of the old pension scheme on Tuesday. Under Old Pension Scheme, the pension amount is provided by the government, which …

Maharashtra CM announces committee to study implementation of Old Pension Scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra CM announces committee to study implementation of Old Pension Scheme

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government on Monday to set up a committee consisting of senior bureaucratic officers to look into the demand of the State government employees to implement the old pension scheme in the State. Therefore, the government is not against the principle behind the demand to implement the old pension scheme. This committee will submit the report in a timely …

Old pension scheme vs new pension scheme: A comprehensive comparison
1 year, 9 months ago

Old pension scheme vs new pension scheme: A comprehensive comparison

Live Mint  

The pension system is an integral part of the economic and social security system of a country. In India, the pension system has gone through several changes over the years, from the Old Pension Scheme to the New Pension Scheme. The old pension scheme and the new pension scheme are both retirement savings plans, but they differ in terms of …

Explained: National Pension Scheme (NPS) vs Old Pension Scheme (OPS)
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: National Pension Scheme (NPS) vs Old Pension Scheme (OPS)

Hindustan Times  

With every passing day, demand for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme is growing louder. Centre rolls out a one-time option for select employees to opt for OPS The central government recently decided to offer a one-time option for the "Old Pension Scheme" to a select group of central government employees. from the government servants appointed on or after …

’Find less costly ways...’: Raghuram Rajan speaks on Old Pension Scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

’Find less costly ways...’: Raghuram Rajan speaks on Old Pension Scheme

Live Mint  

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has expressed his concern regarding the Old Pension Scheme. He said that restarting the old pension scheme would be an enormous obligation in the long run, adding, "less costly ways should be found to address the demands of government pensioners". The former RBI governor said the old pension scheme does involve massive future outlays because …

Uttam: If voted to power, Congress can restore old pension scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttam: If voted to power, Congress can restore old pension scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress leader N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday promised to restore the old pension scheme if the party was elected to power. He was speaking at a joint press conference with PCC working president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud at Gandhi Bhavan to woo support for party candidate Galreddy Harshavardhan Reddy in the Mahbubnagar-Ranga Reddy-Hyderabad teachers’ Legislative Council constituency “We …

One-time option for ‘Old Pension Scheme’ ? Check eligibility, last date
1 year, 9 months ago

One-time option for ‘Old Pension Scheme’ ? Check eligibility, last date

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move, the Centre decided to offer a one-time option for the ‘Old Pension Scheme’ to a select group of central government employees. “Representations have been received…from the government servants appointed on or after 01.01.2004 requesting for extending the benefit of the pension scheme under Central Civil Services Rules, 1972 on the ground that their appointment was made …

Implementation of OPS to be detrimental for larger public: Ex-RBI governor
1 year, 9 months ago

Implementation of OPS to be detrimental for larger public: Ex-RBI governor

Live Mint  

With several non-BJP-ruled states contemplating going back to Old Pension Scheme system, the former RBI Governor D Subbarao has made a piece of cautionary advice about the danger of retrograding to this rule. The ex-RBI Governor said the decision to restart OPS will be decidedly a “regressive move” and will provide more privilege to government servants at the cost of …

Select Central government employees can opt for Old Pension Scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Select Central government employees can opt for Old Pension Scheme

The Hindu  

In a significant decision, the government has decided to give a one-time option to select Central government employees to migrate to the Old Pension Scheme, who applied for jobs advertised before December 22, 2003, the day the National Pension System was notified but joined the service in 2004, when the NPS came into effect. The option is available to the …

In Maharashtra Council, Devendra Fadnavis echoes Montek Singh Ahluwalia to counter Old Pension Scheme demand
1 year, 9 months ago

In Maharashtra Council, Devendra Fadnavis echoes Montek Singh Ahluwalia to counter Old Pension Scheme demand

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on March 3 echoed in the Legislative Council former Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia’s Opposition to the Old Pension Scheme. Mr. Fadnavis was responding to a question raised by Congress member Rajesh Rathod regarding the State’s plans on the implementation of OPS for teachers and State government employees who joined after 2005. …

Reverting to Old Pension Scheme will privilege government servants at cost of larger public: Former RBI governor D. Subbarao
1 year, 9 months ago

Reverting to Old Pension Scheme will privilege government servants at cost of larger public: Former RBI governor D. Subbarao

The Hindu  

The decision of some States to restart Old Pension Scheme will be decidedly a regressive move and will provide more privilege to government servants at the cost of larger public, majority of which has no social safety net, former RBI governor D. Subbarao has said. According to Mr. Subbarao, if State governments revert to a 'pay as you go' pension …

Maharashtra not entirely negative on Old Pension Scheme: Devendra Fadnavis
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra not entirely negative on Old Pension Scheme: Devendra Fadnavis

India Today  

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the government is not "entirely negative" about the Old Pension Scheme for government employees, but added that any decision on the plan will have to be made keeping in mind the state's finances. Fadnavis's latest remarks came hours after he echoed Montek Singh Ahluwalia’s opposition to the old pension scheme …

Is there a middle way between the Old Pension Scheme and the New Pension Scheme? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 10 months ago

Is there a middle way between the Old Pension Scheme and the New Pension Scheme? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Five states – Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh – have informed the Centre that they would be reverting to the Old Pension Scheme. Some analysts even believe that one of the reasons for the Congress victory in Himachal was its campaign promise to revert to the Old Pension Scheme. But government employees in different states have staged protests …

Protests over old pension scheme rock Panchkula, police use tear gas | Details here
1 year, 10 months ago

Protests over old pension scheme rock Panchkula, police use tear gas | Details here

India Today  

With Haryana set to go to the polls later this year, thousands of state government employees gathered in Panchkula on Sunday to press their demand for the restoration of the old pension scheme. Government employees in Haryana are demanding the restoration of the old pension scheme as the scheme has been introduced in the Congress-ruled states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and …

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