Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot proposed in the state budget for 2022-23, which he presented on Wednesday, that the government would reintroduce the old pension scheme for government officials.

“Other states should also take a cue from the announcement. If an employee gives 30-35 years of his service to the government, he should get security for his old age,” he said later. The chief minister said all employees appointed on and after January 1, 2004 will also get the benefit of old pension scheme.

With an eye on Rajasthan pollsnext year, he announced a slew of people-friendly proposals and also presented the state’s first-ever separate agriculture budget in a bid to win farmers’ support.

(With inputs from agencies)