India, July 21 -- Thousands of private-aided school teachers and non-teaching staff across the city have alleged that the education officer has failed to deposit their National Pension Scheme (NPS) contributions into individual accounts since January 2025. The lapse affects over 15,000 employees, according to the Maharashtra Progressive Teachers' Association (MPTA).

The teachers' association stated that the pension deduction from salary, which is 10% of basic pay, is not being transferred on time to employees' NPS accounts. As the state has not yet deposited NPS deductions from January to June 2025, it has caused long-term financial loss for many, claimed the association.

"This is not just a clerical delay; it directly affects our post-...