ES Reporter 

ITANAGAR, Feb 6: National Movement for Old Pension Scheme Arunachal Unit (NMOPS) has issued a strong statement, declaring that unless the state government abolishes the New Pension Scheme (NPS), all government employees will unite in a campaign titled 'No Old Pension Scheme (OPS), No Vote'.
President NMOPS Arunachal Unit, Dakme Abo speaking to media, informed that the campaign will involve government employees across all levels, from Group A to Group D. Failure to address this demand will lead NMOPS to participate in nationwide protests against the NPS.
Abo further pointed out that for the past three years, NMOPS has been advocating for the reinstatement of OPS. However, instead of engaging in dialogue with NMOPS members, the state government has been endorsing the NPS. According to Abo, the NPS is detrimental to government employees, both current and future, in the long term.
He argued that the NPS deprives retired employees of a pension, thus undermining their social, moral, and financial security after dedicating over 30 years of service to the state and nation. Moreover, the NPS fails to ensure social and economic stability for employees during or after retirement.
Abo questioned the preferential treatment given to MLAs, Ministers, and MPs who continue to benefit from the OPS instead of being under the NPS. He stressed the need for equal treatment for all, regardless of their position. Despite this, the Arunachal Pradesh government has enforced the NPS since January 2008, leaving employees hired after that date with no choice but to opt for the NPS.
He highlighted that several states such as Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal have already banned the NPS in favor of OPS. He questioned why the Arunachal Pradesh government couldn't do the same for the welfare of its employees.
Chinmoy Bhowmik, IPR Secretary of NMOPS outlined the drawbacks of the NPS, stating that around 26,000 government employees in the state are currently under the NPS, with none benefiting from it post-retirement. He criticized the state government for depositing a significant amount annually into the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), which could otherwise be utilized for the state's development if kept in the state treasury under OPS.
Bhowmik likened the NPS to investing in the stock market, with no guarantee of social or economic stability for government employees. He emphasized the superior benefits of OPS, including no monthly salary deductions, full withdrawal of GPF with interest, and a smoother claiming process compared to NPS.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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