Kasargod: Snehalaya reunites Bellary family with son after seven years
Manjeshwar: On September 15, 2021, a 27-year-old individual named Imthiyas was rescued by the Snehalaya team from the streets of Manjeshwara. He was subsequently admitted to the Snehalaya Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre for Men for ongoing care and treatment due to mental health issues, including mental retardation.
During his stay, Imthiyas received dedicated care from the Snehalaya team. With support from Shraddha Mumbai, efforts were made to locate his family for the reunion process.
On December 23, 2023, Imthiyas' family from Bellary arrived at Snehalaya Manjeshwar to reclaim their son after seven years of separation. His parents, sister, and aunt were visibly joyful at the reunion. Imthiyas' return became a special Christmas gift for the family. They expressed deep gratitude to Brother Joseph Crasta, the founder of Snehalaya, for his nurturing care, and acknowledged the efforts of Snehalaya and the Shraddha Centre in the successful reunification of their son.
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Karnataka government employees demand return of Old Pension Scheme
Bengaluru: Government employees in Karnataka have urged the state government to scrap the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and bring back the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), The New Indian Express reported.
The demand was made by the Karnataka State Government Employees’ Association, whose leaders met senior IAS officer Uma Mahadevan on Monday and submitted a memorandum. The association asked the NPS Review Committee, headed by senior IAS officer Anjum Parvez, to recommend the reintroduction of OPS in the state.
Association president C.S. Shadakshari reportedly said the review committee has already visited Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana where NPS was revoked and OPS re-implemented. The committee is yet to submit its report, but has told the government it will do so soon.
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Shadakshari allegedly said NPS has been in force in Karnataka since 2006. He pointed out that West Bengal never adopted the scheme, while Andhra Pradesh and Telangana replaced NPS with a contributory pension model.
States including Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jharkhand have already scrapped NPS through cabinet decisions or budget announcements.
“Under NPS, 10% of the employees’ basic salary and DA, and 14% contribution from the state is credited to the employees’ fund. It constitutes 24% of the total which is non-withdrawable. This is invested in the share market and the final amount depends on the ups and downs of the market,” TNIE quoted Shadakshar as saying.
As per the report, he said that by limiting its contribution to 14%, the government could save up to ₹1.87 lakh crore annually if all vacancies are filled, strengthening the case for bringing back the old pension system.
