Ahead of the upcoming State Assembly Elections, Chief Minister of Sikkim state Prem Singh Tamang on yesterday announced that the restoration of the Old Pension System and Scheme for the State Government employees appointed on or after 1st of April, 2006 will take place and initiate. With this declaration, the Himalayan state has become the first State in the Northeast to announce restoration of the Old Pension Schemes.
The Government announced the restoration of the Old Pension System for the State Government Employees appointed on or after 1st April, 2006. This decision, outlined in the provisions of the Sikkim Services (Pension) Rules, 1990 is set to benefit employees appointed on or before 31st March 1990, reinstating guidelines on the modalities of the Pension system.
This announcement comes amid a series of welfare measures that were announced while aiming at benefiting the people of Sikkim. The announcements were made during the State Level Temporary Employees’ Convention held at Public Ground Rangpo, on 9th February 2024. The slew of schemes aimed at addressing various aspects of employment and pension benefits marks a strategic move by the incumbent government to connect with voters and garner support as the election season draws near.
