NNPSGSEF calls for unity in Old Pension Scheme fight

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• Members of the Nagaland National Pension System Government Service Employees Forum at the executive meeting at the Cimorb Hotel in Kohima on Saturday.

• DIMAPUR — An executive meeting was organised by the Nagaland National Pension System Government Service Employees Forum (NNPSGSEF) on Saturday at the Cimorb Hotel, Kohima.
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• The meeting was attended by the presidents of all the district units and chaired by Imnasenla Pongener, general secretary.
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• Moanungsang Jamir, president, speaking on the occasion, stated that the forum’s fight cannot be fought by the central team alone but with the cooperation of all National Pension System (NPS) subscribers led by the district presidents.
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• Avizo Nienu, spokesperson, presented figures regarding the investment and returns of the pension schemes – NPS, Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), and Old Pension Scheme (OPS). He raised the issue of the lack of participation, accountability, and ownership by many NPS subscribers towards the forum’s cause, which is for the benefit of all.
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• He reiterated that this fight is not just for a few but for all employees currently covered under NPS and also for future employees. He asserted that the forum’s protest and demands are based on two grounds: to provide 50% of the last drawn salary as pension and to return the total money contributed towards NPS to the employees in full.

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• Jentinochet Amri, vice president, facilitated the house discussion, where the district unit presidents took their time to share their views and opinions. The discussion concluded with the attendees agreeing on the finalised plan of action.
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• Adabe Namgi, finance secretary, urged the districts to lead their respective teams tirelessly for a unified result and to take ownership of their own contribution towards the forum’s objective of restoring OPS.