The teacher-employee body call for the repeal of NPS

The All Assam Government NPS Employees’ Association reiterated its call for the repeal of the new National Pension System (NPS) in favour of the state’s previous Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

Achutyananda Hazarika, president of the association, stated, “It is not only the responsibility but also the duty of the ruling political dispensation of the state to ensure the socio-economic security of the employees, in the interest of improving the administration in the state. The old pension system is the only yardstick for the socio-economic security of the teachers and employees in the state, who are the lynchpin of the governance system and the backbone of society. It is sad that the ruling dispensation has not shown any interest in the reintroduction of the old pension system, despite the strong public opinion in its favour. We expect a clear stand from the political rulers prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.”