Kathmandu, June 15
The Citizens Investment Trust
(CIT) and Rurukshetra Rural Municipality in Gulmi district have entered an
agreement to implement the Citizen Pension Scheme for Female Community Health
Volunteers (FCHVs).
The initiative aims to provide
social security to women working at the grassroots level in public health, the
CIT informed in a statement on Sunday.
The agreement was formally
signed by CIT Executive Director Parbat Kumar Karki and Rurukshetra's Chairperson
Yadu Gyawali.
Speaking at the signing
ceremony, Karki assured that contributions made under the scheme would remain
secure and that eligible participants would receive pension benefits upon
retirement. He also urged self-employed individuals and other locals to join the
scheme to secure their financial future.
Likewise, Gyawali welcomed the
initiative and expressed confidence in active participation from the community.
“This scheme will serve as a significant milestone in recognising the
invaluable service of our health volunteers and ensuring their long-term
welfare,” he said.
As per the agreement, a
monthly contribution of Rs. 830 per health volunteer will be deposited into the
CIT from the municipality-operated Volunteer Welfare Fund. The fund is managed
under the FCHV Welfare Fund of the rural municipality.
Withdrawals, loans, or
disbursements from the individual accounts under this scheme will be permitted
only on the recommendation of the municipality. Upon reaching the age of 60,
participants will be eligible to receive either a lump-sum amount or a regular
pension, in line with the Pension Scheme Operational Procedure, 2076 BS.
Moreover, volunteers who have
completed five years under the scheme will be eligible to take a loan of up to
80 per cent of their accumulated savings, again based on the municipality’s
recommendation.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 16 June 2025.
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