The Tamil Nadu government has raised the monthly pension for nutrition organisers, Anganwadi employees, and village panchayat secretaries from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,400. Additionally, the lump sum retirement benefit given upon completion of service has been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh. These adjustments stem from the recommendations of the Officers’ Committee formed in 2017 to assess pension and retirement benefits for special time-scale employees.
The government has issued orders to provide special periodic pensions and enhanced lump sum retirement benefits to employees on special time-scale pay, including nutrition organisers, Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers, and others. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sanctioned measures for increased family pension and funeral assistance for retired workers’ families in case of their demise, ensuring social security and financial aid for dependents.
To support families reliant on these workers, the government will disburse the revised special pension, lump sum retirement benefit, and family pension through the respective departmental accounts. The enhanced benefits aim to acknowledge the significant role played by grassroots workers in delivering nutrition services, early childhood care, and rural administrative support in Tamil Nadu. Detailed guidelines for implementation will be provided by the concerned departments to ensure the effective enforcement of the new benefits.
