Delhi expands its old-age pension scheme, adding 80,000 beneficiaries and offering monthly payouts.

Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced an expansion of the city's old-age pension scheme, adding 80,000 beneficiaries, totaling 5.3 lakh recipients. The scheme offers ₹2,000 per month to those aged 60-69 and ₹2,500 to those over 70. A new web portal for applications received 10,000 submissions on the first day and will remain open for three weeks or until 80,000 applications are received.

November 25, 2024
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