Contributory pension scheme not to be withdrawn, says Chandy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The decision to introduce contributory pension scheme will not be withdrawn, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announced. He made it clear while speaking at the meeting of the representatives of service organizations held to discuss the proposal. He said 'if any person inducted into service in March next year dies, the heirs who apply for a job will be given a monthly salary of the person who died in hardness till the employment is given. The government will be spending Rs 1200 crore every year towards the pension of those who are inducted into government service.

While implementing the new scheme, no allowances of any Government employee will be lost instead they are assured pension after retirement. Recommendations of employees regarding contributory pension will be taken into consideration by the Government and the same will be brought to the attention of the Centre. The minimum pension as pointed out the by the service organizations would be given prime importance while discussing the issue with the Centre.