ERNAKULAM : The demand to raise retirement age for state government jobs has gained traction in Kerala, even as it is struggling to overcome the covid-led financial crisis.
A first-of-its-kind financial task force commissioned by the state government has recommended in its report that pensionable age be raised and redundant posts be abolished to save ₹5,265.97 crore in 2020.The report is important as Kerala, like several other states hit by covid-19 pandemic, is facing a liquidity crunch.
However, the suggestions are hard to implement owing to public pressure, said experts.In May, when Tamil Nadu moved to raise retirement age by a year, the decision was criticised.