Old age pension distribution begins in Kangpokpi
Source: The Sangai Express
Kanggui, July 18 2013:
Kangpokpi AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen has set the distribution of Old Age Pension for beneficiaries of Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency into motion today at SBI Kangpokpi Branch here today after thorough verification.
As many as 1,360 elderly persons will receive the pension amount.
More than 200 beneficiaries received the pension amount today.
The amount will be distributed in a phase manner till each and every beneficiary got their due share.
MLA Nemcha Kipgen distributed the old age pension amount to some elderly persons in the presence of District Social Welfare Officer N Usharani and SBI Kangpokpi Branch Manager Nikunja Singh besides members of Mother's Union, Kangpokpi AC.
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Speaking at the occasion, Nemcha Kipgen said that considering the importance of elderly persons in the society, the elders should be cared for, honoured and respect should be shown to them.
Interestingly, Nehkhosong Singsit (93) s/o (L) Chungkhohen Singsit of Keithelmanbi Village is the oldest person to receive the Old Age Pension amount in Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency.