Northeast Desk, 9th February: In a landmark decision ahead of the state assembly elections, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced the restoration of the Old Pension System (OPS) for state government employees appointed on or after April 1, 2006. With this move, Sikkim becomes the first state in the Northeast region to reinstate the OPS, signaling a significant shift in the state’s welfare policies.
The restoration of the OPS, as outlined in the provisions of the Sikkim Services (Pension) Rules, 1990, is poised to benefit employees appointed on or before March 31, 1990. This reinstatement of guidelines on the modalities of the pension system reflects the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of its employees and ensuring their financial security post-retirement.
The announcement was made during the State Level Temporary Employees’ Convention held at Public Ground Rangpo on February 9th, where the Chief Minister unveiled a series of welfare measures aimed at benefiting the people of Sikkim. These initiatives are strategically timed to resonate with voters and garner support as the election season approaches.
Among the key announcements made during the convention, amendments to the state government’s policies regarding the regularization of temporary employees stood out. The Department of Personnel issued a notification stating that services of temporary employees with benchmark disabilities, serving continuously for two years or more in a particular post, may now be considered for regularization in their respective departments.
Furthermore, the government introduced amendments to its previous notification regarding the regularization of temporary employees. Under the revised clause, services of temporary employees serving continuously for four years or more in various capacities, including Work-charged, Muster Roll, Adhoc, and Consolidated Pay, may now be eligible for regularization. These policy changes aim to provide stability and security to temporary employees, aligning with the government’s commitment to inclusive governance and employee welfare.
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