Odisha raises pension for elderly and disabled, benefiting 3.5 million, starting January 2025.

The Odisha state cabinet has increased the monthly pension for those aged 80 and over and people with over 80% disability to Rs 3,500, effective January 2025. This decision affects around 35 lakh beneficiaries under schemes like Madhu Babu Pension Yojana and National Social Assistance Programme. Additionally, the cabinet approved subsidies for solar rooftop systems and a government guarantee for new loans for the Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation.

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