Demand for ₹10,000 monthly pension for retired SCCL workers gathers momentum
Former employees of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) are intensifying their demand for a minimum monthly pension of ₹10,000 to improve post-retirement living standards. The movement has gained significant momentum as retired workers recently organized protests to highlight the inadequacy
Retired workers of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) have scaled up their agitation, demanding a substantial hike in their monthly pension. The retirees are calling for a minimum monthly payment of ₹10,000, arguing that the existing amounts are insufficient to cover basic living expenses and healthcare costs in the current economic climate.
The protest movement has seen participation from various trade unions and retired employee associations across the coal belt region. Representatives state that many former underground miners receive meager pensions despite decades of service in hazardous conditions, leading to financial distress for thousands of families dependent on these benefits.
Organizational leaders have urged the management of SCCL and the state government to intervene and address their grievances. The group plans to continue their demonstrations until a formal commitment is made regarding the pension revision and the implementation of better medical facilities for senior former staff members.
Source: Local news reports and SCCL worker association statements.
