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Nagaland NPP MLA Calls for Pension Reform, Cites Rs 2,679 crore Cost
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:10 AM
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An NPP legislator in Nagaland has urged a overhaul of the state’s pension scheme, warning that the current system could cost Rs 2,679 crore.
The National People’s Party (NPP) MLA addressed the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, pressing for a comprehensive revision of the pension framework that covers state government employees. He argued that the existing scheme is financially untenable and requires immediate restructuring.
He pointed out that the projected pension liability stands at Rs 2,679 crore, a sum he described as a heavy burden on the state’s fiscal health. The figure underscores the urgency of reform, according to the legislator.
To curb future outlays, the MLA suggested measures such as raising the retirement age, linking pension benefits to inflation, and moving towards a contributory model where employees contribute a portion of their salaries.
He called for the formation of a high‑level committee to examine the pension system in detail and submit actionable recommendations within a defined timeline.
The demand arrives as Nagaland grapples with broader budgetary constraints, balancing development projects with limited revenue streams.
He pointed out that the projected pension liability stands at Rs 2,679 crore, a sum he described as a heavy burden on the state’s fiscal health. The figure underscores the urgency of reform, according to the legislator.
To curb future outlays, the MLA suggested measures such as raising the retirement age, linking pension benefits to inflation, and moving towards a contributory model where employees contribute a portion of their salaries.
He called for the formation of a high‑level committee to examine the pension system in detail and submit actionable recommendations within a defined timeline.
The demand arrives as Nagaland grapples with broader budgetary constraints, balancing development projects with limited revenue streams.