Delhi Govt Launches Portal for Old-Age Pension Scheme
Delhi government expanded its old-age pension scheme to include an additional 80,000 senior citizens, raising the total number of beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh. AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a press conference, highlighted the government’s commitment to social welfare and announced the launch of an online portal to make the application process more accessible. The new initiative aims to streamline the pension distribution process and ensure more senior citizens benefit from the scheme.
The government also introduced new pension amounts, depending on the age of the applicants. Senior citizens between the ages of 60-69 will receive Rs 2,000 monthly, while those aged 70 and above will receive Rs 2,500 per month. Additionally, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced plans to provide a monthly pension of Rs 5,000 for differently-abled individuals.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Delhi govt to add 80,000 more beneficiaries under old-age pension scheme | Know eligibility, benefits |
| Total Beneficiaries | 5.3 lakh senior citizens |
| Additional Beneficiaries | 80,000 more senior citizens |
| Pension Amount (60-69 years) | Rs 2,000 per month |
| Pension Amount (70+ years) | Rs 2,500 per month |
| Pension for Differently-abled | Rs 5,000 per month (upcoming) |
| Eligibility | – Aged 60+ years, Delhi resident for 5 years, income < Rs 1 lakh, bank account – No other government pension, Aadhar card with Delhi address |
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