The State Convention of the Nagaland National Pension System Government Service Employees Forum (NNPSGSEF) was held successfully on Friday at the State Academy Hall, Kohima, with participation from members and representatives of various departments and associations across the state.
Achuytananda Hazarika, Convener of the North East Government Employees Welfare Federation (NEGEWF), attended the event as the special attendee. Messages of solidarity were received from several associations, including CANSSEA, NCSA and FONSESA. Representatives from other service associations were also present. Advisors of the Forum addressed the gathering and urged members to remain disciplined, informed and united.
The session concluded with the adoption of key resolutions led by NNPSGSEF State President Avizo Nienu, reaffirming the Forum’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of government employees under the National Pension System.
In his address, Nienu highlighted the Forum’s sustained efforts to raise concerns over inadequate family pensions under NPS. “We had several approach from many departments and individuals with their grievances for getting an NPS Family Pension of Rs. 1000, 1500 and so on after the death of Husband or wife or father/mother,” he said, adding that multiple representations were submitted to the government.
He expressed gratitude for the Finance Department’s office memorandum dated February 24, 2026, calling it “a milestone achievement and a relieved for the NPS Employees.”
However, he reiterated the Forum’s demand to scrap NPS and restore the Old Pension Scheme. “OPS is not just an economic issue; it is a moral one,” he said, urging policymakers to engage in constructive dialogue and restore dignity and security to retirees.