Odisha to Hike Social Security Pensions for Disabled, Widows, and Seniors

The Odisha government is planning to increase social security pensions for persons with disabilities, widows, and senior citizens to Rs 3,000 per month. The plan, revealed by Minister Nityananda Gond, requires budget estimation and Finance Department clearance. This follows a previous pension enhancement in February by the BJD government.

The Odisha government is set to raise the social security pensions for persons with disabilities, widows, and senior citizens to Rs 3,000 per month, according to Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday.

Gond, the Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, stated that efforts are underway to estimate the budget required to implement this increase.

Additionally, approval from the Finance Department would be necessary for the hike to proceed, he added.

In February, the former BJD government had increased the pensions by Rs 500, resulting in current monthly benefits of Rs 1,000, Rs 1,200, and Rs 1,400 for different beneficiary groups.

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