Budget 2024: Central govt employees may get 50% of last- drawn salary as pension under NPS, says report
Times of India.This is being considered despite the attractive returns for those who remain invested for 25-30 years, especially for those recruited after 2004, said the report.The NDA government’s move is likely to address the concerns of central government employees about the pension.A panel led by Finance Secretary TV Somanathan has gauged the impact of providing an assured return. The committee, which was formed following an announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has also reviewed global practices and the adjustments implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government, according to the report.“There is growing acknowledgement within the govt of offering a 50 per cent guarantee" and in case of any shortfall, the government will fill the gap, the report added.The Somanathan panel’s recommendations came amid concerns over the pension system for central government employees.The government pension system operates without funding as the Centre does not have a retirement fund.In the Budget 2024, it is anticipated that the NDA government will create a retirement fund.The National Pension System is a voluntary, long-term retirement savings scheme.
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