Tamil Nadu Introduces New Pension Scheme for Government Employees
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has introduced the Tamil Nadu Guaranteed Pension Scheme, fulfilling a two-decade demand from government employees and teachers. This new initiative promises to provide a pension equivalent to 50% of the last salary drawn by employees. The state government will contribute additional funds to support this scheme, alongside a 10% contribution from the employees. This move marks a significant step in addressing the financial security of public sector workers in Tamil Nadu.
| Jan 3, 2026, 18:17 IST
New Pension Initiative Announced
In a significant move to address the long-standing demands of government employees and educators, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled a new pension scheme in Tamil Nadu on Saturday. This initiative, named the Tamil Nadu Guaranteed Pension Scheme, aims to provide benefits similar to those of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
According to the government, employees will receive a guaranteed pension amounting to 50% of their last drawn salary. To support this scheme, the state government will contribute necessary additional funds alongside a 10% contribution from the employees towards the pension fund.