Kathmandu. Mero Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has been associated with the gratuity and pension scheme operated by the Citizen Investment Trust. The MoU was signed by Executive Director of EPT Parbat Kumar Karki and Chief Executive Officer of Mero Microfinance Ramhari Dahal on Monday.

The microfinance company has 64 districts and has around 500 employees. There is an arrangement for the organization and employees of such organizations to participate in this scheme of the fund. Under this, organizations can manage the gratuity fund on the basis of contribution or non-contribution.

According to this provision, the microfinance financial institution has been included in the fund’s gratuity scheme. Prior to this, various microfinance financial institutions have been associated with the fund.

Under the gratuity and pension scheme started by the Fund since 2055 BS, the amount of gratuity and pension of the employees and workers working in various organizations is collected and invested and paid after the retirement of the employees. There is an arrangement to participate in this scheme by depositing money based on contribution and non-contribution.