Farmers in Tehri Learn to Secure Their Golden Years

Saturday’s workshop in Tehri’s Chamba block transformed a routine government hall into a classroom on financial independence for over a hundred farmers and young agri-entrepreneurs. Under the banner “Beej NPS Ka, Fasal Pension Ki,” pension experts walked participants through the mechanics of the National Pension System, stressing that regular, small investments can compound into substantial retirement corpus. Officials highlighted that farmers who begin contributing as little as ₹250 per month today could receive a steady pension decades later, eliminating the anxiety of old-age poverty. The Chief Development Officer, along with senior bankers and NABARD representatives, underscored that climate variability and market fluctuations make sole reliance on agriculture risky; hence diversified saving is no longer optional but essential. Farmers shared personal stories of how unpredictable monsoons had wiped out previous seasons’ income, making the promise of a guaranteed pension especially compelling. By the end of the day, many participants had opened NPS accounts on the spot, turning awareness into immediate action.