CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches enhanced pension for octogenarians and Divyangs
2 months, 1 week ago

CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches enhanced pension for octogenarians and Divyangs

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Fulfilling yet another promise made by the BJP before the elections, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the enhanced pension for citizens aged 80 and above as well as for those with 80 per cent or more disability. Distributing the enhanced pension to a select few at a state-level programme in Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar, the chief minister said approximately 4,17,496 individuals in the state including 9,913 from Keonjhar district will benefit from this change. Expressing happiness in launching the programme, Majhi said, “A society where elderly citizens, the differently-abled and the needy are respected and honoured is an ideal society. This marks a significant step towards ensuring dignity and financial security of the elderly and disabled persons.” The chief minister further said he has always prioritised the elderly and differently-abled individuals who visited the CM’s grievance cell to air their grievances, by giving a patient hearing to their concerns and attempting for early resolutions to their problems.

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Government plans Universal Pension Scheme: Who will benefit?
1 month ago

Government plans Universal Pension Scheme: Who will benefit?

India Today  

The government is planning a Universal Pension Scheme that would allow people to contribute voluntarily and receive pension benefits after retirement, according to a report by The Economic Times. The Universal Pension Scheme is expected to benefit a wide range of people, including unorganised sector workers, traders, self-employed individuals, and other citizens aged 18 and above who want to secure …

Mohan Majhi government announces unified pension scheme for employees in Odisha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mohan Majhi government announces unified pension scheme for employees in Odisha

The Hindu  

The Mohan Majhi government has announced to implement Unified Pension Scheme for government employees in Odisha, aligning it with the Central Government’s policy. The Cabinet chaired by Mr. Majhi on Friday, gave approval to implementation of UPS for those employees who are considered eligible for pension under the National Pension Scheme system. to appoint committee to study Unified Pension Scheme, …

Welfare and development are our priorities, says Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Welfare and development are our priorities, says Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav

The Hindu  

Welfare and development of the State are priorties of the NDA government, says Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav. Mr. Keshav, along with district Collector V. Vinod Kumar, disbursed pension to the beneficiaries at their doorstep at Palturu village of Vidapanakallu mandal in Uravakonda Assembly constituency on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Keshav said the NDA government increased the …

Odisha to give ₹20,000 monthly pension for those jailed during Emergency
2 months, 1 week ago

Odisha to give ₹20,000 monthly pension for those jailed during Emergency

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party -led Odisha government on Monday approved a monthly pension of ₹20,000 and free healthcare for those jailed during Emergency in 1975-77. Besides doubling pension of freedom fighters, chief minister Mohan Majhi on January 2 announced that those who were arrested under MISA during the emergency period will be eligible for a monthly pension of ₹20,000. …

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 …

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

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

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed
4 months ago

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed

ABP News  

After nearly two hours of counting of votes in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut addressed the media alleging 'Kuch To Gadbad Hai'. While some credit surely goes to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which managed to woo the women voters, the battle cry given from UP's soil — 'Batenge Toh Katenge' — too did its job well. Though the alliance …

Maharashtra becomes first state to implement Unified Pension Scheme | DETAILS
7 months ago

Maharashtra becomes first state to implement Unified Pension Scheme | DETAILS

India TV News  

Maharashtra cabinet: The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has become the first in the country to implement the Unified Pension Scheme for state employees. Additionally, the cabinet cleared the Rs 7,000 crore Nar-Par-Girna river linking project, which is expected to primarily benefit the northern Maharashtra districts of Nashik and Jalgaon. Other major decisions taken by Maharashtra Cabinet …

Govt, workers thrash out key issues in new pension scheme
7 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Mahayuti government launches Warkari pension initiative
8 months, 1 week ago

Mahayuti government launches Warkari pension initiative

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Mahayuti government has announced a new initiative to provide pensions to senior citizens participating in the age-old tradition of Wari or Dindi pilgrimages to Pandharpur. Led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the social justice department has established the ‘Mukhya Mantri Warkari Sampradaya Mahamandal’ to oversee this initiative. HT Image The corporation, headquartered in Pandharpur and backed by an …

Women throng Setu Kendras for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, farm & MNREGA work affected
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Women throng Setu Kendras for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, farm & MNREGA work affected

Hindustan Times  

With women across the state thronging ‘Setu Suvidha Kendras’ to avail the benefits of the state government’s ‘Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana ’, farm- and MNREGA- work is now witnessing a shortage of manpower. Women in the age group of 21 to 60 years eligible for the ‘Majhi Laadki Bahin’ scheme will receive ₹ 1,500 per month from the government. Women …

Senior Citizens In Andhra Pradesh Overjoyed As Govt Raises Pension To Rs 7,000
8 months, 3 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 …

Andhra Pensioners get a surprise visit from CM Naidu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pensioners get a surprise visit from CM Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

In a first of its kind, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu delivered the social security pension at the doorstep of the beneficiaries in person at 6.00 am in an ST Colony at Penumaka village of Tadepalli mandal in Guntur district on Monday.The CM arrived at the houses of the beneficiaries and delivered the pension amount into their hands after the …

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 …

India urgently requires universal pension plan, say senior citizens
1 year, 2 months ago

India urgently requires universal pension plan, say senior citizens

The Hindu  

In the absence of a social security scheme, India should urgently introduce a universal pension scheme to ensure economic security for its retired and elderly population. Stagnant pension sum According to Mr. Gangadhar, the government of India runs Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, and pays ₹2,000 per month to citizens above the age of 60 who are Below …

AP CM YS Jagan keeps his word
1 year, 2 months ago

AP CM YS Jagan keeps his word

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu has said Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy kept his word on raising the welfare pension to Rs 3,000 under the YSR Pension Kanuka scheme from the first day of the New Year 2024. Addressing the media here on Monday, the minister reminded the people that Jagan Reddy, during his election campaign in 2019, …

Distribution of enhanced social security pension to begin in Andhra Pradesh from January 1, 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Distribution of enhanced social security pension to begin in Andhra Pradesh from January 1, 2024

The Hindu  

The payment of enhanced Social Security Pensions by the Andhra Pradesh government under the YSR Pension Kanuka scheme is beginning on January 1, 2024. Jagan Mohan Reddy will give away the pensions to some beneficiaries at Kakinada on January 3. The social security pensions paid since 2019 amounted to ₹83,526 crore. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy fulfilled it despite various constraints, …

The Old Pension Scheme wildfire must be stopped before it’s too late
1 year, 4 months ago

The Old Pension Scheme wildfire must be stopped before it’s too late

Live Mint  

The political battle between protecting the National Pension System and going back to the Old Pension Scheme is heating up, thanks to the various state elections just started. Public opinion and voter passion is being stirred by presenting the OPS as ‘pro-people’ and NPS as ‘anti-people.’ Meme creators and slogan writers are busy making graphic and emotive campaigns. OPS guarantees …

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 …

Pension systems should be fair and sustainable
2 years, 5 months ago

Pension systems should be fair and sustainable

Live Mint  

Elections in key states are round the corner and a pitch for switching back to India’s old system of state pensions is growing louder. Himachal Pradesh state Congress chief Pratibha Singh recently promised that the party will bring back a defined-benefits package within 10 days if voted to power, echoing a promise party leader Rahul Gandhi made in Gujarat, another …

K Chandrasekar Rao's TRS fulfils electoral promise, Telangana doubles social security pension for senior citizens and widows
5 years, 8 months ago

K Chandrasekar Rao's TRS fulfils electoral promise, Telangana doubles social security pension for senior citizens and widows

Firstpost  

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday decided to double the social security pension provided to various sections, including senior citizens, widows, persons with disabilities and beedi workers, fulfilling an electoral promise of ruling TRS. The decision taken at a meeting of the state cabinet on Wednesday night would cost the exchequer Rs 12,000 crore annually, out of which the state …

PM will launch pension scheme for unorganised workers: Piyush Goyal
6 years ago

PM will launch pension scheme for unorganised workers: Piyush Goyal

Deccan Chronicle  

Thoothukudki: One more welfare scheme for the benefit of the unorganised workers will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, according to the Union minister for Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal. Dedicating the 2x500 mw coal-fired power station of NTPL-a joint venture of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited in …

Interim Budget 2019: Finance Minister announces pension for informal workers
6 years, 1 month ago

Interim Budget 2019: Finance Minister announces pension for informal workers

India TV News  

Interim Budget 2019: Finance Minister announces pension for informal workers Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced launch of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan scheme to provide unorganised workers an assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after 60 years of age. Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced launch of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan scheme to provide unorganised workers …

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 …

Govt approves ‘Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana’ for seniors with 8 pc return
8 years, 2 months ago

Govt approves ‘Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana’ for seniors with 8 pc return

India TV News  

The Cabinet today approved a pension scheme for senior citizens under which public insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India will provide a guaranteed return of 8 per cent for 10 years, as part of government's social security and financial inclusion programme. “The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its post-facto approval for launching of Varishtha …

‘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 …

Govt unveils universal social security and pension schemes
10 years ago

Govt unveils universal social security and pension schemes

Firstpost  

The government proposes to launch PM Suraksha Bima Yojana to increase the access to insurance. New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today announced a slew of low-cost pension and insurance schemes, including Atal Pension Yojana and Universal Social Security scheme. “The government proposes to work towards Universal Social Security for all Indians,” he said. Besides, the government proposes to launch …

Present young population needs a future retirement net
10 years, 2 months ago

Present young population needs a future retirement net

Live Mint  

A Crisil Research report shows that currently there are nearly 100 million people in India aged over 60, and this number will triple to 300 million by 2050. A targeted pension scheme If the private pension coverage expands sufficiently, the government can provide income support for only the poorest 30% of the old population. In addition, the income support could …

Pension scheme for 40 lakh families in UP
10 years, 5 months ago

Pension scheme for 40 lakh families in UP

India TV News  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will launch a pension scheme for 40 lakh families, including those belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and minorities, in the state Nov 5. The Samajwadi Pension Scheme will cover 12 lakh SC/ST families as well as 10 lakh minority and 18 lakh poor families, the state government has announced. On …

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