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Punjab Allocates ₹1,423 Crore for Old‑Age Pension
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 06:37 AM
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The Punjab government has earmarked ₹1,423 crore for its old‑age pension scheme, marking a significant investment in senior citizens' welfare.
The Punjab government has announced a budget allocation of ₹1,423 crore for its old‑age pension scheme, aimed at providing financial support to senior citizens across the state.
The allocation is part of the state’s broader effort to enhance social security for the elderly, ensuring regular pension disbursements and reducing financial vulnerability among this demographic.
Officials say the funds will cover pension payments for the upcoming fiscal year, with an emphasis on timely and efficient distribution to beneficiaries. The move follows a review of the pension system, which highlighted the need for increased funding to meet growing demand.
The government has also pledged to streamline the application process and improve outreach to ensure that more eligible seniors receive their pensions without delay.
This significant investment underscores Punjab’s commitment to social welfare and the protection of its aging population.
The allocation is part of the state’s broader effort to enhance social security for the elderly, ensuring regular pension disbursements and reducing financial vulnerability among this demographic.
Officials say the funds will cover pension payments for the upcoming fiscal year, with an emphasis on timely and efficient distribution to beneficiaries. The move follows a review of the pension system, which highlighted the need for increased funding to meet growing demand.
The government has also pledged to streamline the application process and improve outreach to ensure that more eligible seniors receive their pensions without delay.
This significant investment underscores Punjab’s commitment to social welfare and the protection of its aging population.