Assam govt in talks with employees demanding old pension scheme

GUWAHATI: The Assam government is in talks with employees, who have been demanding restoration of old pension scheme (OPS).

This was stated by Assam parliamentary affairs minister Pijush Hazarika while speaking at the state’s assembly on Friday (February 09).

He said the Assam finance minister has already held discussions with representatives of employees’ organisations over their demand for reverting to the OPS.

Under the OPS, pension was based on the last salary drawn by the employee, he added.

“People who have 30-32 years of service left will benefit under the NPS. Perhaps, those with shorter terms of service may have some issues,” the Assam minister said.

He said Assam finance minister Ajanta Neog has held a meeting with organisations demanding the restoration of OPS.

“We will continue with our discussions with them over the matter,” the Assam minister further said.