Shillong, Apr 22: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Wednesday said the government’s newly notified pension scheme for employees of deficit grant-in-aid schools and colleges is aimed at addressing long-pending legacy issues and has been implemented within legal parameters.
He said the Meghalaya Non-Government Schools and Colleges Employees Centralised Fund Scheme, 2026 has been approved by the Finance Department and cleared by the Cabinet, reflecting the government’s intent to streamline unresolved matters related to pension benefits.
Yesterday teacher groups rejected the scheme and raised concerns over its implementation while the matter remains sub-judice.
Rymbui stated that the initiative is part of efforts to systematically resolve legacy concerns and expressed appreciation to the Cabinet for taking the decision forward. He maintained that the government has the will to implement the scheme and bring clarity to longstanding issues affecting employees in the sector.
On opposition from sections of teachers, the Minister said the government would examine the concerns raised but maintained that the scheme has been framed in accordance with existing legal provisions. He added that any issues in implementation would be addressed as they arise.
He further informed that the government has appointed the State Bank of India to manage the scheme and has instructed stakeholders to comply with procedural requirements, including maintaining individual accounts.
Rymbui said the pension framework has now been formalised following Cabinet approval and that the government will continue to review and refine the system if any deficiencies are identified.
