On Tuesday, thousands of government workers in Maharashtra went on strike in an effort to get the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) back in place. This could make it harder for the state administration to do its job and affect many services.
Teachers, sanitation workers, and paramedics working in hospitals run by the state government and civic bodies have also joined the strike at a time when classes 10 and 12 are being tested.
After Monday’s failure of talks between the unions and the state government, the employees decided to go on strike.
Employees held placards with slogans such as “Only one mission, Restore Old Pension” outside of hospitals and government offices on Tuesday.
Last week, the state experienced precipitation that was not typical, causing widespread damage to standing crops. The strike may also have an impact on the panchnama, or loss assessment process, which is an essential step in determining the compensation for farmers.
A day prior to, Maharashtra Boss Clergyman Eknath Shinde had reported a board including senior civil servants to investigate the interest of state government representatives to return to the Old Benefits Plan. According to officials, the panel will submit its report within a specified time frame.
Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had also urged government workers not to continue their strike.
