Distribution of Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension from today
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, June 23 2015 :
Distribution of pension under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension will begin on Wednesday and Social Welfare minister AK Mirabai has informed all beneficiaries to collect it through district offices of the department and the local elected bodies.
Addressing a press meet at her office at the Old Secretariat, AK Mirabai said that beneficiaries who possess the 'red and blue cards' will be given the pension.
Those between ages 60 and 79 will get Rs 2,800 each for 14 months, while those above the age of 80 years will receive Rs 5,500 each for the 14 months.
Moreover, disabled persons can get Rs 4,200 each for 14 months and widows will receive Rs 3,300 each for 11 months under this scheme.
The Social Welfare minister further appealed to all the beneficiaries who will not be able to collect the assistances directly by coming to the spot to submit a written application to the office concerned so that the Department can provide 'Home Delivery Service' to them.
She further assured that her department will try to dispense the pensions immediately after the Union Ministry of Social Welfare releases the necessary funds.
She also announced that any persons can give their feedback and opinions regarding the pension at the department office itself.
AK Mirabai also said that the department will take the help of State police so that no unwanted incidents occur during distribution of pensions.
She also appealed to the public to get the information about the pensions from their respective local elected members.