Pension Reform in India

Author/Editor:

Robert Gillingham ; Daniel S Kanda

Publication Date:

September 1, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper reviews the current state of the pension system in India, as well as plans to reform it. Problems with the current system are identified, and, within this context, the appropriate role of the government in retirement saving is discussed. Finally, the OASIS reform proposal is evaluated and additional reform options are presented.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2001/125

Subject:

Aging Expenditure Labor Pension spending Pensions Population and demographics Retirement Wages

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 2001

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451854824/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1252001

Pages:

30

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