Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Telangana Employees Demand Old Pension Scheme Restoration and Pay Action
Government employees and pensioners in Telangana held protests about their retirement benefits and pay.
They wore black badges and demonstrated during their lunch break.
The protests took place in Warangal and Mahabubabad on September 1.
This day was called “Pension Betrayal Day” by the employee groups.
The unions want the Contributory Pension Scheme stopped.
They want the Old Pension Scheme brought back because they say it gives workers more retirement security.
They also want a new Pay Revision Commission and delayed allowances to be provided.
In Warangal, they additionally asked for health benefits and payment of overdue bills.
The unions said they may organize larger protests if the government does not respond.
Employees and pensioners’ unions protested in Warangal and Mahabubabad on September 1, observed as “Pension Betrayal Day.”
The Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee demanded abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
Unions called for immediate implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission and release of pending Dearness Allowance instalments.
The Warangal protest also sought implementation of the Employees’ Health Scheme and clearance of pending bills and arrears.
Leaders warned of intensified agitation and announced a planned “Chalo Hyderabad” programme at Indira Park on September 10.
- Who
- The Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee and unions representing government employees, teachers, workers and pensioners.
- What
- Protests demanding abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission and payment of pending allowances.
- When
- September 1, observed as “Pension Betrayal Day”; a larger “Chalo Hyderabad” programme was planned for September 10.
- Where
- In front of the Warangal Collectorate and in Mahabubabad, Telangana, with similar demonstrations reported across the state.
- Why
- The unions said the Contributory Pension Scheme creates retirement uncertainty and demanded action on pension security, pay revision, delayed allowances and other pending employee benefits.
- Protest occasion
- September 1 was observed across Telangana as “Pension Betrayal Day” or “CPS Virodha Dinam.”
- Main demand
- Abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
- CPS coverage cited
- The Warangal protest said CPS applies to employees appointed from September 1, 2004.
- Pay demand
- Immediate announcement and implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission.
- Allowance demand
- Release of pending Dearness Allowances; the Warangal protest specifically cited six pending instalments.
- Additional Warangal demands
- Effective implementation of the Employees’ Health Scheme and clearance of pending bills and arrears.
- Planned action
- A “Chalo Hyderabad” programme was planned for September 10 at Indira Park, with leaders warning of intensified agitation.
