Maharashtra Government Employees Continue Strike Demanding Pension Reforms
Govt employees continue strike, demand decision by CM
Hindustan Times
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Government and semi-government employees in Maharashtra, India, are on an indefinite strike that began on April 21, demanding the implementation of the Revised National Pension Scheme (RNPS) and other reforms. Despite discussions with chief secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, employees insist that only Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis can resolve their issues.
- 01Indefinite strike by Maharashtra government employees began on April 21.
- 02Key demands include the implementation of the Revised National Pension Scheme (RNPS) and filling of vacant posts.
- 03Employees are also seeking a cashless medical insurance scheme and an increase in retirement age.
- 04Chief secretary Rajesh Aggarwal has invited union leaders for discussions but employees want direct talks with the Chief Minister.
- 05The strike will continue until a favorable decision is made by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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Government and semi-government employees in Maharashtra, including teachers and hospital staff, are continuing their indefinite strike, which began on April 21. Their demands include the implementation of the Revised National Pension Scheme (RNPS), filling of vacant posts, a cashless medical insurance scheme of ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD), and an increase in retirement age from 58 to 60 years. On the second day of the strike, chief secretary Rajesh Aggarwal met with union leaders, including Ashok Dagade, president of the Coordination Committee for Government, Semi-Government, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff. Despite discussions, employees insist that only Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis can address their demands. Aggarwal assured the leaders that he would discuss their issues with the Chief Minister, but the union leaders made it clear that the strike would persist until they received a favorable decision directly from Fadnavis.
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The ongoing strike affects various public services, including education and healthcare, potentially disrupting operations and services for citizens.
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