Distribution of welfare pensions to begin on July 24
The state government has sanctioned ₹1,095 crore for social security and welfare pensions, with distribution scheduled to begin on July 24. The funds cover various schemes, including old age, disability, and widow pensions, benefiting over 5 million people.
Why it matters
This highlights the state's commitment to social welfare and the logistical implementation of direct benefit transfers to vulnerable populations.
The State government has issued orders sanctioning a total of ₹1,095 crore towards social security and welfare pensions for the month of July, the distribution of which will begin on Friday (July 24, 2026).
The order issued by the Finance department says that ₹941.73 crore has been sanctioned for the month of July for disbursing social security benefits to 51,10,908 beneficiaries across the State.
In addition, the government has also sanctioned ₹24.76 crore towards the Union government’s National Social Assistance Programme for 8,46,456 beneficiaries covered under various schemes like the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension scheme, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension scheme and the Indira Gandhi National Widow pension scheme.
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