Rajasthan Pensioners Battle 'Digital Exclusion' Amid Aadhaar's Grip

Pension Parishad and Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan have raised alarms about digital exclusion affecting pensioners in India, particularly Rajasthan. The reliance on Aadhaar and digital frameworks has led to pension denials due to structural flaws, leaving many elderly and disabled individuals without crucial financial support.

Pension Parishad and Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan have highlighted significant issues of 'digital exclusion' impacting pensioners, particularly in Rajasthan, where many have not received their entitled pensions for over two years.

According to statements made in a recent press conference, pensioners face various barriers including wrongful death declarations, data mismatches, and biometric authentication failures linked to Aadhaar, exacerbating their vulnerability.

Voices from the affected individuals underscore the need for urgent systemic changes to rectify the injustices in pension distribution and ensure equitable access, as these digital frameworks continue to exclude those most in need.

(With inputs from agencies.)