Which state approved the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for officers and employees?

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

In News

• The Uttarakhand Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, approved the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme for officers and employees in the state.

Key Points

• The UPS will be operational from April 1, 2025, offering an assured pension payout after retirement for employees under NPS.
• The UPS approval was part of a broader set of decisions, including the new Excise Policy 2025, which was also passed by the Uttarakhand Cabinet.
• Uttarakhand’s cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, focusing on state welfare and reforms.
• Uttarakhand has made notable strides in financial assistance and cultural preservation through initiatives like financial help for 45 writers this year.

Additional Information

• Uttarakhand
  • Capitals: Dehradun (Winter), Bhararisen (Summer)
  • CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • Governor: Gurmit Singh
  • Founded: 9 November 2000