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8th CPC: Central teachers seek old pension, 65-year retirement
A central government school teachers' body under the All India NPS Employees' Federation presented a list of demands to the 8th Pay Commission in New Delhi on August 7, according to reports…
The Story in Brief
A central government school teachers' body under the All India NPS Employees' Federation presented a list of demands to the 8th Pay Commission in New Delhi on August 7, according to reports by ET Wealth Online and Livemint. The delegation sought restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), a raise in retirement age from 60 to 65, and uniform pay and allowances across all central government teachers irrespective of posting location.
Teachers proposed 50% of principal vacancies be filled through departmental promotion, a new Head of Subject post with Rs 5,400 grade pay, and an increase in vice principal grade pay to Rs 6,600. They also asked for 14 casual, 30 earned, and 20 medical leaves per year, cashless medical facilities, and child care leave for male sole earners. The Commission will hold further consultations in Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur and other cities.
The Indian Opinion
The demand for uniform pay across locations sounds reasonable until you remember that HRA and city allowances already compensate for cost differences. The push for OPS restoration ignores the massive unfunded liability it created, exactly why the 8th Pay Commission's terms of reference flag it. Watch how the Commission reconciles these asks with the stated need for fiscal prudence: will it offer another variant of UPS instead of outright OPS return?
Sources (2): economictimes.indiatimes.com, livemint.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
