Synopsis
On March 17, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that state employees will be included in the Unified Pension Scheme, providing a minimum monthly payout and other benefits. The scheme aims to support 2 lakh employees and improve housing for government workers.Key Takeaways
- Unified Pension Scheme benefits for Haryana employees.
- Minimum monthly payout of Rs 10,000.
- Eligibility after 10 years of service.
- 2 lakh employees to benefit from the scheme.
- Housing improvements for government workers planned.
Chandigarh, March 17 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, who presented the Budget for 2025-26 on Monday, announced that state government employees will benefit from the Unified Pension Scheme introduced by the Government of India.
As the Finance Minister, the Chief Minister stated that this scheme will provide a minimum monthly payout of Rs 10,000, with 30 percent of that amount designated for family support.
Eligibility for these benefits will require a minimum service period of 10 years.
Retirees will be entitled to the full payout after 25 years of service.
This initiative is expected to positively impact around 2 lakh employees currently working in the state.
In response to the shortage of government housing in various cities, the Chief Minister committed to implementing solid measures to ensure adequate housing for state employees in all cities over the coming years.
He noted that the top priority for the government in 2025-26 will be to expedite the completion of pending and unfinished projects across all departments.
A new portal, similar to PM Gatishakti, will be launched to facilitate continuous monitoring of project progress.
The Chief Minister also declared that in 2025-26, a 4-5 km road in every city and a 10-15 km road in each district will be upgraded to smart roads.
Additionally, one old market in every city will be transformed into a smart market, and a street in each village will be developed into a smart street.
The Budget includes a special allocation of Rs 5 crore for each MLA to support development projects in their constituencies during the current Assembly's term.
This fund will be distributed in three installments.
MLAs will be required to submit a prioritized list of development initiatives totaling Rs 5 crore for their constituency.
Based on this list, Rs 1.5 crore will be released in the first installment, in accordance with the MLAs' priorities.
The second installment will also be Rs 1.5 crore, while the final installment will be Rs 2 crore.
The next installment will only be disbursed once 70 percent of the previous funds have been utilized.
