Delhi govt to add 80,000 more beneficiaries under old-age pension scheme | Know eligibility, benefits, process
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi govt to add 80,000 more beneficiaries under old-age pension scheme | Know eligibility, benefits, process

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday announced a pension scheme for 80,000 additional senior citizens, raising the total number of beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh. Addressing a press conference, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said that the Delhi government is committed to social welfare and highlighted that the decision to pay old-age pension to more people is being implemented following Cabinet approval on Sunday. Benefits Under the old-age pension scheme, the senior citizens aged 60-69 will get a monthly amount of Rs 2,000. Eligibility To enrol for the old-age pension scheme, an individual must have the following eligibility: At least 60 years of age A resident of Delhi for at least five years An annual family income of less than Rs 1 lakh A bank account Must not be receiving govt pension and financial assistance under any other scheme Have an AADHAR Card with the address of Delhi

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Additional pension based on rationale that older pensioners require better deal: Centre
2 days, 19 hours ago

Additional pension based on rationale that older pensioners require better deal: Centre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Centre on Wednesday said additional pension is given to older pensioners as they require a better deal because their needs, especially those relating to health, increase with age. Additional pension based on rationale that older pensioners require better deal: Centre The additional pension is automatically paid to the pensioner/family pensioner by the pension disbursing authorities/banks as soon …

Centre seeks Parliament nod for supplementary grant of Rs 51,462 cr
1 week, 4 days ago

Centre seeks Parliament nod for supplementary grant of Rs 51,462 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Monday sought Parliament nod to spend a net additional Rs 51,462.86 crore in the current financial year ending March, with a large chunk going towards pension and subsidy fertiliser. The gross additional spending sought by the government is over Rs 6.78 lakh crore, of which Rs 6.27 lakh crore would be matched by savings and …

Kerala govt to disburse two instalments of social security, welfare fund board pensions from Jan 24
2 months ago

Kerala govt to disburse two instalments of social security, welfare fund board pensions from Jan 24

The Hindu  

The Kerala Finance department has authorised the release of two instalments of social security and welfare fund board pensions. The instalments include the monthly pension amount for January this year plus one pending payment, Mr. Balagopal said. In July 2024, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had informed the Legislative Assembly that five pending monthly payments of social security and welfare pensions, …

Rs 2,500 aid to women, Rs 21K to expecting mothers: How BJP's Delhi manifesto is female centric
2 months ago

Rs 2,500 aid to women, Rs 21K to expecting mothers: How BJP's Delhi manifesto is female centric

Firstpost  

JP Nadda promised that a BJP-led Delhi government would approve the implementation of the ’Ayushman Bharat ’ in the city in its first Cabinet meeting, and also give additional health cover of Rs 5 lakh The BJP on Friday released the first part of its manifesto for the February 5 Delhi polls, keeping women at the centre of its poll …

BJP announces freebies to trump AAP in Delhi: Rs 21,000 to pregnant women, Rs 2500 to all women, and more
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2 months ago

BJP announces freebies to trump AAP in Delhi: Rs 21,000 to pregnant women, Rs 2500 to all women, and more

Op India  

On Friday, 17th January, the BJP ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 made public its Sankalp Patra to announce several schemes for the women. “BJP’s resolution for the people of Delhi… Every pregnant woman will get financial assistance of Rs 21,000 and 6 nutrition kits,” the party said. “Pension for senior citizens of 70+ years, widows, destitute and abandoned …

Delhi election: BJP promises ₹2,500 monthly aid to women, ₹21,000 to pregnant women in manifesto
2 months ago

Delhi election: BJP promises ₹2,500 monthly aid to women, ₹21,000 to pregnant women in manifesto

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday promised a monthly aid of ₹2,500 to women, and ₹21,000 to pregnant women in its manifesto for the Delhi assembly elections. Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda addresses a press conference during the launch of the party's manifesto for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Delhi Assembly Election Full Coverage A pension …

Persons Being Taken Care Of By Relatives Also Entitled To Claim Old Age Pension: Madras High Court
2 months ago

Persons Being Taken Care Of By Relatives Also Entitled To Claim Old Age Pension: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently observed that the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme did not contain any specific provision that excluded persons who were being taken care of by their relatives. Thus, Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan ordered benefits to be given to an octogenarian whose application for old age pension was rejected due to the fact that he was …

Pensioners’ delegation calls upon Finance Minister; demands ₹7,500 minimum monthly pension under EPS-95
2 months, 1 week ago

Pensioners’ delegation calls upon Finance Minister; demands ₹7,500 minimum monthly pension under EPS-95

The Hindu  

A delegation of EPS-95 pensioners met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday to press for their long-pending demand for a minimum monthly pension of ₹7,500 along with dearness allowance. Under the EPS-95 or Employees Pension Scheme 1995 run by retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, the existing minimum monthly pension is ₹1,000. Comment: An opportunity to rethink India’s pension …

Delhi financial aid scheme for women: Know eligibility criteria
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi financial aid scheme for women: Know eligibility criteria

India Today  

Eligible women between 18 and 60 years old in Delhi can receive the benefits of the AAP government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojna and avail a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000. Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi cabinet has cleared the financial assistance proposal for women. Apart from age, women must also check other boxes to be …

Andhra Pradesh a role model in pensions, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh a role model in pensions, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

New Indian Express  

ANANTAPUR: Reiterating that the State government is committed to the uplift of the downtrodden and poor people, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said Andhra Pradesh is the only State in the country that provides the highest social security pension to a large number of people. “We are providing social security pensions to 64 lakh people, and in the last …

Delhi Government adds 80,000 more people to old-age pension scheme; check eligibility, how to apply
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Government adds 80,000 more people to old-age pension scheme; check eligibility, how to apply

Live Mint  

The Delhi government has announced an expansion of its old-age pension scheme, bringing an additional 80,000 senior citizens under its ambit. Interested applicants can apply through the e-district portal at https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ According to the Delhi government, over 10,000 applications have already been submitted since the portal was launched. Documents Required Applicants need to upload the following documents to complete their …

Ahead Of Delhi Polls, Arvind Kejriwal Says 80,000 Beneficiaries To Be Added To Old-Age Pensioners' List
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead Of Delhi Polls, Arvind Kejriwal Says 80,000 Beneficiaries To Be Added To Old-Age Pensioners' List

ABP News  

Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday that 80,000 people are now eligible for old-age pensions, which means the total number of such beneficiaries has risen to 5.3 lakh. While speaking at a press conference, he said that the Delhi government was committed to social welfare and highlighted that the decision to pay old-age pensions to more people was …

Delhi's new pension scheme: Eligibility, benefits, and how much seniors can get
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's new pension scheme: Eligibility, benefits, and how much seniors can get

India Today  

The Delhi government has announced a pension scheme for the elderly, offering monthly financial aid to residents aged 60 and above. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday that an additional 80,000 people are now eligible for the old-age pension in Delhi, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh. The applicant must have a 'singly-operated' account in any …

Kejriwal makes THIS major announcement on pension for retired employees ahead of Delhi polls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal makes THIS major announcement on pension for retired employees ahead of Delhi polls

India TV News  

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday addressed a press conference and said the Delhi government has brought a piece of good news for the retired employees of the city. Kejriwal said that 60 to 69 years old retired employees are given Rs 2,000 per month and Rs 2500 is being given per month to senior citizens above 70. Accusing the …

Delhi government proposes ₹7.5 lakh compensation for families of prisoners who die in custody
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi government proposes ₹7.5 lakh compensation for families of prisoners who die in custody

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has proposed a compensation of ₹7.5 lakh for the families of prisoners who die due to unnatural causes while in custody in the city's jails. "Unnatural custodial deaths, as defined by the policy, may occur due to incidents such as quarrels between inmates, mistreatment or torture by prison staff, or negligence by medical officers," the statement said. …

Govt, workers thrash out key issues in new pension scheme
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt, workers thrash out key issues in new pension scheme

Hindustan Times  

Representatives of the government and its employees have reached a consensus on the contentious pension issue, addressing concerns about post-retirement benefits without reverting to the old pension scheme, according to two people familiar with the matter. “After working out the finer details, the committee will submit its report to the government soon.” The resolution addresses three core apprehensions of employees, …

Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu Lauds Record Pension Distribution to 97% Beneficiaries
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu Lauds Record Pension Distribution to 97% Beneficiaries

Deccan Chronicle  

Taking to X, the CM wrote, "It gave me immense pleasure that 67 lakh beneficiaries have received their revised pension at their doorstep on the 1st of this month, which amounted to ₹2,737 crore. "Chandrababu said it is the responsibility of the state government to ensure financial security for differently abled, old-aged and other beneficiaries. The revised pension will be …

Senior Citizens In Andhra Pradesh Overjoyed As Govt Raises Pension To Rs 7,000
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior Citizens In Andhra Pradesh Overjoyed As Govt Raises Pension To Rs 7,000

News 18  

The old people in a district in Andhra Pradesh are experiencing boundless joy through an arts and pension program. The pension distribution initiative, especially active in the Kakinada Rural, Prattipadu, Jaggampet and Tuni constituencies of the joint East Godavari districts, begins early at 5 am. Unlike before, when volunteers would deliver pensions door-to-door, the current method involves personal visits by …

Haryana Chief Minister doles out ₹100 crore benefits under three schemes with eye on polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Chief Minister doles out ₹100 crore benefits under three schemes with eye on polls

The Hindu  

On a spree to hand over benefits of various social welfare schemes ahead of the Assembly polls, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on June 30 provided benefits amounting to more than ₹100.68 crores to 83,633 beneficiaries under three ambitious schemes. At a State-level programme in Panipat, Mr. Saini disbursed ₹22.59 crores to 75,330 beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme …

Haryana CM releases benefits worth ₹100 crore under three welfare schemes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana CM releases benefits worth ₹100 crore under three welfare schemes

Hindustan Times  

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday released benefits worth ₹100.68 crore to 83,633 beneficiaries under three welfare schemes at Anaj Mandi in Panipat. Saini distributed benefits at a state-level programme under the Social Security Pension, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Housing Renovation Scheme and Chief Minister Rural Housing Scheme. Officials said that an amount of ₹22.59 crore was released …

Eye on polls: BJD govt in Odisha hikes old age pension amount by 500
1 year, 1 month ago

Eye on polls: BJD govt in Odisha hikes old age pension amount by 500

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In an apparent move to impress the elderly voters in Odisha, the state government Saturday hiked the monthly financial assistance given to them under the Madhu Babu Pension scheme. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the hike by Rs 500.With this hike, a beneficiary will be entitled to receive a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000. After the hike, beneficiaries …

Odisha CM approves proposal to include 4 lakh more beneficiaries in MBPY
1 year, 1 month ago

Odisha CM approves proposal to include 4 lakh more beneficiaries in MBPY

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the proposal to include four lakh more beneficiaries under government’s social security scheme Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. The beneficiaries up to the age of 79 years are eligible to get monthly pension of Rs 500 while those above 80 years are paid Rs 700 per month. Similarly, persons with 40 per cent …

High Court Asks Delhi Govt To Review Cap On Beneficiaries Under Old Age Assistance Rules, Relook At Eligibility Criteria Of 1 Lakh Family Income
1 year, 5 months ago

High Court Asks Delhi Govt To Review Cap On Beneficiaries Under Old Age Assistance Rules, Relook At Eligibility Criteria Of 1 Lakh Family Income

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to conduct an exhaustive review of the existing cap on the beneficiaries under the Old Age Assistance Rules, 2009, taking into account the contemporary socio-economic conditions and the emerging needs of the elderly population. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula also directed the government …

Bihar, Jharkhand agree on settling pension issue for ₹843-cr, seek details from bank
1 year, 10 months ago

Bihar, Jharkhand agree on settling pension issue for ₹843-cr, seek details from bank

Hindustan Times  

The finance departments of Bihar and Jharkhand have finally fallen back on the banks to extract details of the pensioners to resolve the decades-old issue of division of pension liability between the two states, which has been awaiting resolution since Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in November 2000, officials familiar with the matter said. As per the latest direction …

Delhi Govt to launch mobile app to provide pension information to elderly, differently-abled
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi Govt to launch mobile app to provide pension information to elderly, differently-abled

India Today  

Now, pension holders in Delhi will not have to visit government offices to get information about their pension. The social welfare department of Delhi government is launching such a mobile app through which pensioners will be able to know the complete status of their pension while sitting at home. For the unversed, the Delhi government gives a pension to more …

CM Jagan increases social security pension as per poll promise
2 years, 3 months ago

CM Jagan increases social security pension as per poll promise

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP government has increased the social security pension to Rs 2,750 per person from Rs 2,500. The AP Cabinet gave its nod to raise the social security pension from January 1, benefiting 62.31 lakh persons and extend the pension facility to another two lakh persons from the New Year. The filling up the posts of three professors, three …

Old Pension Scheme Not HP Election Jumla, Already Implemented in Ch'garh & Rajasthan: Priyanka Gandhi
2 years, 4 months ago

Old Pension Scheme Not HP Election Jumla, Already Implemented in Ch'garh & Rajasthan: Priyanka Gandhi

News 18  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said promising return of old pension scheme by her party was not an election “jumla” as she accused the BJP of questioning the financial viability of the move while waiving loans of big industrialists. When the first cabinet meeting takes place of a Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, one lakh jobs would be …

7-year report card of three flagships from Modi government
2 years, 10 months ago

7-year report card of three flagships from Modi government

Firstpost  

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana complete seven years of providing social security net to the beneficiaries on Monday 9 May, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government’s flagship life insurance scheme - Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, accidental insurance scheme - Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and pension scheme …

Himachal CM attempts to woo pensioners; ₹280 crore transferred to 6.35 lakh beneficiaries
2 years, 10 months ago

Himachal CM attempts to woo pensioners; ₹280 crore transferred to 6.35 lakh beneficiaries

Hindustan Times  

Aiming to achieve “Mission Repeat”, which hasn’t happened in Himachal in since 1985, chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday attempted to woo beneficiaries of various social security pension schemes. Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur during the social security pension disbursal event at Shahpur in Kangra on Monday Addressing a social security pension disbursal event at Shahpur in Kangra district …

Punjab govt recovers Rs 28.97 crore from bank accounts of dead pensioners
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab govt recovers Rs 28.97 crore from bank accounts of dead pensioners

India Today  

The Punjab Government has recovered Rs.28.97 crore from bank accounts of deceased beneficiaries of various social security schemes. While disclosing this here, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur said, "After assuming the charge of office, the officials of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department were directed to thoroughly review all the schemes to ensure judicious …

This Scheme Offers Fixed Monthly Pension of up to Rs 5,000; Eligibility and Other Details
3 years, 9 months ago

This Scheme Offers Fixed Monthly Pension of up to Rs 5,000; Eligibility and Other Details

News 18  

Central government’s Atal Pension Yojana is a social security scheme. The scheme is based on the National Pension Scheme framework and has provisions to provide monthly pension upto Rs 5000 to individuals with a deposit of Rs 7 per day. If a person becomes a subscriber of APY at the age of 18 years, then he will have to deposit …

Delhi: ₹50,000 ex-gratia for families with a Covid death, orphaned kids to get 2,500 per month, says CM Kejriwal
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: ₹50,000 ex-gratia for families with a Covid death, orphaned kids to get 2,500 per month, says CM Kejriwal

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced financial compensation for families whose sole breadwinner died due to Covid-19, free education for kids who lost both parents due to the killer virus, and also free rations to poor families struggling during the pandemic-induced lockdown. The Delhi Chief Minister also announced free rations to poor families struggling during the Covid-19 crisis …

Family Pension BIG Update: Modi govt announces massive hike | Details
4 years, 1 month ago

Family Pension BIG Update: Modi govt announces massive hike | Details

India TV News  

In a welcome development for those availing family pensions, the Centre has raised the upper ceiling from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1.25 lakh per month, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Friday. Family pensions will now be restricted to Rs 1,25,000 per month The minister said that the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has issued a clarification on the …

Retirement age of government employees in Punjab reduced to 58 years
5 years ago

Retirement age of government employees in Punjab reduced to 58 years

India TV News  

In a major decision to boost job opportunities for the youth, the Punjab government has decided to reduce the retirement age of government employees from 60 to 58 years. The announcement was made by Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal on Friday, who informed the Assembly that the retirement age of government employees has been reduced. Ahead of presenting the budgetary …

Student housing, retirement homes, co-living new realty growth drivers: Parekh
5 years, 5 months ago

Student housing, retirement homes, co-living new realty growth drivers: Parekh

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Confident about real estate sector doing well as long as there are "right developers, right pricing and right unit size", eminent banker Deepak Parekh has said a number of new growth drivers are also emerging in form of student housing, retirement homes and co-living projects. He also said foreign investors have also been investing in a big way …

PM Modi launches a monthly pension scheme of ₹3,000: 5 things to know
6 years ago

PM Modi launches a monthly pension scheme of ₹3,000: 5 things to know

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a national pension scheme — Prime Minister Shram Yogi Mandhan Pension Yojana for the workers of unorganised sector. The subscriber should not be paying an income tax or be covered by any other schemes like the National Pension Scheme, the Employees' State Insurance Corp scheme or the Employees' Provident Fund scheme. PM-SYM is a …

Delhi CM Announces Rs. 50Cr For Welfare Of Lawyers
6 years, 1 month ago

Delhi CM Announces Rs. 50Cr For Welfare Of Lawyers

Live Law  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a budgetary provision of annual Rs 50-crore allowance for various welfare schemes for lawyers in Delhi-NCR.Kejriwal announced that every year, Rs 50 crore will be granted for social security schemes for lawyers and the amount can be enhanced depending upon ground realities.Besides, he is also mulling to bring lawyers within the ambit of …

Budget: Govt announces pension cushion for workers in informal sector
6 years, 1 month ago

Budget: Govt announces pension cushion for workers in informal sector

Hindustan Times  

In a move aimed at benefiting workers in India’s unorganised or informal sector, the National Democratic Alliance government in its interim budget 2019-20, announced the launch of a pension yojana ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan’ that can be availed by workers with monthly income upto ₹15,000. In a move aimed at benefiting workers in India’s unorganised or informal sector, the interim …

Yogi Adityanath announces monthly pension of Rs 500 for destitute people in Uttar Pradesh
6 years, 2 months ago

Yogi Adityanath announces monthly pension of Rs 500 for destitute people in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh government has increased its monthly pension for all destitute persons by a sum of Rs 100, to a total of Rs 500, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh government has increased its monthly pension for all destitute persons by a sum of Rs 100, to a total of Rs 500, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath …

Delhi releases pensions pending for want of Aadhaar linking
6 years, 3 months ago

Delhi releases pensions pending for want of Aadhaar linking

The Quint  

New Delhi, Dec 18 All pensions, which were not released earlier as the beneficiaries' Aadhaar cards were not linked to the National Payments Corporation of India portal, have been "increased and released", Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam said on Monday. The Social Welfare Department of the Delhi government had, in July, approved a proposal which did away with …

Limited succour: Budget 2018 and senior citizens
6 years, 4 months ago

Limited succour: Budget 2018 and senior citizens

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stressed in his Budget speech last week that “to care for those who cared for us is one of the highest honours”, underscoring the importance the Centre attaches to providing economic support for India’s growing population of senior citizens. Another useful tax change is the proposal to raise the annual income tax deduction limit for health …

Ahead of Rajasthan polls, group of protesters say 'will choose NOTA' if govt doesn't agree to universal-standard pension
6 years, 5 months ago

Ahead of Rajasthan polls, group of protesters say 'will choose NOTA' if govt doesn't agree to universal-standard pension

Firstpost  

Swarlal from Bhilwara in Rajasthan has been sitting under a tree at Parliament Street, listening attentively to speakers demanding that the government disburse universal pension of Rs 3,000 for the elderly, single women and specially-abled people. New Delhi: Swarlal from Bhilwara in Rajasthan has been sitting under a tree at Parliament Street, listening attentively to speakers demanding that the government …

58 million Indians living without pension: Centre spends 0.04% of GDP on income security for elderly, reveals survey
6 years, 5 months ago

58 million Indians living without pension: Centre spends 0.04% of GDP on income security for elderly, reveals survey

Firstpost  

According to the National Social Assistance Programme, 80 million elderly people in India are entitled to a pension of Rs 200 per month. New Delhi: Fifty-eight million people in India are living without pension or any other form of assistance, civil society organisation Pension Parishad has said. Citing the State of Pensions in India Report 2018, Economist Prabhat Patnaik said …

Social security cover extended to around 50 crore people from 5 crore in 2014, says Narendra Modi
6 years, 8 months ago

Social security cover extended to around 50 crore people from 5 crore in 2014, says Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

Modi said beneficiaries under various social security schemes stood at about 5 crore in 2014, which has now increased to 50 crore. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said social security cover has now been extended to around 50 crore people in the country, an increase of about 10 times since 2014. He said beneficiaries under various social …

Social security cover extended to 50 crore people: PM Modi
6 years, 8 months ago

Social security cover extended to 50 crore people: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said social security cover has now been extended to around 50 crore people in the country, an increase of about 10 times since 2014. He said beneficiaries under various social security schemes stood at about 5 crore in 2014, which has now increased to 50 crore. Referring to the financial inclusion programme Pradhan Mantri …

More than 65000 dead are getting old age pension from fund starved Punjab govt
7 years, 4 months ago

More than 65000 dead are getting old age pension from fund starved Punjab govt

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered a probe into what could be a multi-crore pension scam. It has come to light that at least 65,743 dead people are getting social security pensions from the Punjab government, which is said to be fund starved to extend relief to farmers. MASSIVE IRREGULARITIES IN PENSION SCHEMES As many as 42,437 young …

Govt amends EPS-95 to provide Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension
8 years, 8 months ago

Govt amends EPS-95 to provide Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension

Firstpost  

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation had started providing this entitlement under the scheme from September 1, 2014 New Delhi: The Labour Ministry has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 to provide the entitlement of minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 in perpetuity to its over 50 lakh pensioners. “Earlier, the provision of providing entitlement of minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 …

‘Forget enhanced pension, just give us our due’
9 years, 1 month ago

‘Forget enhanced pension, just give us our due’

Hindustan Times  

While the state government may have claimed to enhance pension for aged, widows and disabled pensions from Rs 250 per month to Rs 500, many deserving beneficiaries have not even got a single penny from the government from the past six months. As chief minister Parkash Singh Badal was distributing enhanced pension in SAS Nagar, Swarn Singh of Majri block …

Arun Jaitley says more social security schemes to benefit all | India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Arun Jaitley says more social security schemes to benefit all | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government would formulate more variants of its social security schemes to benefit maximum number of people, union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday. "We will bring out more variants of social security schemes in the near future to ensure maximum number of people benefit from them," Jaitley said at his ministry's second parliamentary consultative committee meeting …

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