Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh government has allocated Rs 150 crore under the Chief Minister Social Security Scheme (CMSSS) for various pension schemes in the state.
The Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Department on Thursday said that about 64,096 people in the age group of 60-79 years will benefit from the Chief Minister Old Age Pension Schemes (CMOAPS), including 3,450 beneficiaries aged 80 years and above. Will be.
Additionally, 13,209 people will get assistance under CM Widow Pension Schemes (WPS).
Highlighting the inclusivity of the initiative, the minister informed that 6,120 Divyangjans (disabled persons) will also get pension from the allocated funds.
"Chief Minister Divyangjan Pension is part of the efforts of the Chief Minister Pema Khandu-led BJP government to provide financial assistance to disabled people across the state," he said.
On disbursement specifics, Jini noted that Rs 1,173.562 lakh will be allocated for beneficiaries in the financial year 2023-24, with an additional Rs 217.839 lakh earmarked to meet pending liabilities from 2022-23.
Highlighting discrepancies in the data of districts like Namsai, East Siang, Jini said, "For Phase-I, Rs 46,62,98,400 has been released in 12 districts. Pension funds for the remaining 13 districts are subject to verification of beneficiary data. Will be distributed after." , and Anjaw.
The Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Department on Thursday said that about 64,096 people in the age group of 60-79 years will benefit from the Chief Minister Old Age Pension Schemes (CMOAPS), including 3,450 beneficiaries aged 80 years and above. Will be.
Additionally, 13,209 people will get assistance under CM Widow Pension Schemes (WPS).
Highlighting the inclusivity of the initiative, the minister informed that 6,120 Divyangjans (disabled persons) will also get pension from the allocated funds.
"Chief Minister Divyangjan Pension is part of the efforts of the Chief Minister Pema Khandu-led BJP government to provide financial assistance to disabled people across the state," he said.
On disbursement specifics, Jini noted that Rs 1,173.562 lakh will be allocated for beneficiaries in the financial year 2023-24, with an additional Rs 217.839 lakh earmarked to meet pending liabilities from 2022-23.
Highlighting discrepancies in the data of districts like Namsai, East Siang, Jini said, "For Phase-I, Rs 46,62,98,400 has been released in 12 districts. Pension funds for the remaining 13 districts are subject to verification of beneficiary data. Will be distributed after." , and Anjaw.
