Puducherry Expands Old Age Pension Scheme Amidst Assembly Drama

Puducherry's Social Welfare Minister announced the expansion of the old age pension scheme to cover an additional 10,000 people. The initiative aims to support elderly, differently-abled, and vulnerable citizens. Meanwhile, Puducherry's Assembly witnessed a heated exchange over committee appointments, resulting in an MLA's temporary eviction from the House.

Puducherry's Social Welfare Minister, Theni C. Djeacoumar, has announced an expansion of the old age pension scheme, which will now cover an additional 10,000 people. The announcement was made during discussions on agriculture, animal husbandry, and welfare departments in the territorial Assembly.

The initiative aims to support elderly, differently-abled, and financially vulnerable individuals across all Assembly constituencies, reflecting the government's commitment to addressing the needs of these groups through various welfare schemes.

Meanwhile, a heated argument erupted in the Assembly after the Speaker, R. Selvam, announced the continuation of previous office bearers for the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee for 2025-2026. Independent MLA G. Nehru, alias Kuppusamy, opposed the decision, leading to a temporary eviction before being allowed to return after the Chief Minister's intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)