Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 30 -
Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of CM Manohar Lal here today, has approved a monthly enhancement of Rs 250 for 14 pension schemes being implemented by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of SCs & BCs, and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Haryana, effective from January 1, 2024 to be paid from February 2024. This decision will benefit approximately 31.40 lakh beneficiaries under various social security schemes.
The cabinet has also approved an increase in the rates of nine social security pension schemes operated under the SEWA Department from Rs. 2,750/- to Rs. 3,000 per month, effective January 1, 2024. These schemes include the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme, Haryana Pension to Widows and Destitute Women Scheme, Haryana Disabled Persons Pension Scheme, Ladli Social Allowance Scheme, Haryana Allowance to Dwarf Scheme Pension, Haryana Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme, Financial Assistance to Widowers and Unmarried Persons, Financial Assistance for Stage 3 and Stage 4 Cancer Patients, and Financial Assistance to Persons Suffering from Rare Diseases.
In addition, financial assistance under the Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme has been increased from Rs. 2,150 to Rs. 2,400, Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme from Rs. 1,850 to Rs. 2,100, Financial assistance under Kashmiri Migrants scheme has been increased to Rs.1250 to Rs. 1500. Apart from this, financial aid for acid attack victims (Women & Girls) has been revised.
This enhancement in pension rates is a testament to the Haryana Government's unwavering commitment to the welfare of its residents. The increased financial support aims to improve the quality of life for beneficiaries across various segments of society, promoting inclusivity and social justice.
