Manipur Governor Pushes for Pension Reform

In a determined move to reform pension processing for retired government employees, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has called for immediate action to clear existing backlogs. This directive follows a strategic meeting at the Raj Bhavan, where the governor engaged with top officials, including the Chief Secretary and members of the Treasury and Pension Cell.

The meeting tackled multiple agendas, such as sanctioning, payment of pensions, and overcoming the hurdles causing delays. One significant development is the imminent introduction of an online pension processing system. This state-of-the-art system promises to digitize the full spectrum of the pension process, offering a seamless platform for both employees and departments.

The new system aims to commence processing pensions a year before retirement, using the Employee Identification Number (EIN) to monitor applications. Governor Bhalla has emphasized the importance of swiftly addressing the backlog to ensure efficient service delivery for retirees.

(With inputs from agencies.)