Explanation:

Rajasthan has become the first State to go back to Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for its government employees.

This development has taken place at a time when key opposition parties had promised to revert to Old Pension Scheme in other states, if voted to power.

Centre introduced NPS for all its new officials and employees, except those from armed forces, joining service on or after January 1, 2004.

Rajasthan was first among States which adopted the system and later various States except West Bengal adopted the system.

According to the key officials, the employees associated with government services should feel secure about the future, only then they can make their invaluable contribution towards good governance during the service period.

Therefore, for all the employees appointed on or after January 1, 2004, the state government has proposed to implement the old pension scheme, on the occasion of presentation of State Budget for fiscal year 2022-23.