PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakUP Government Plans to Increase Pension for Over 1.21 Crore Beneficiaries
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, is preparing to raise the monthly pension for senior citizens, destitute women, and disabled persons from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500. The proposal has received theoretical approval and, if cabinet-approved, will benefit over 1.21 crore people. This increase means beneficiaries will get ₹500 more monthly, totaling ₹18,000 annually instead of ₹12,000.
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