The old age pension scheme has touched many elderly lives across Haryana with another critical update by the Haryana government. As per Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, senior citizens whose annual income does not exceed the level of ₹3.5 lakh will now be eligible for the pension. It is meant to cover most senior citizens who were previously left out of the eligibility due to a rather stringent income criterion.
Important Terms in the Old Age Pension Scheme
Earlier, only those senior citizens whose annual income was under ₹1.8 lakh were considered for pension assistance. But after the deliberations in the Haryana Assembly, the government has now made modification in the upper limit of ₹3.5 lakh, adding a step towards assisting financially more senior citizens.
The PPP is the state’s family identity card system. All aspects of income have hence to be accessed through the PPP. If that person earns more than the revised limit, the pension may be stopped.
Speaking to the Grievances Related to Pension Cuts
It was charged that pensions were stopped for seniors whose income exceeded the Rs 2 lakh mark without cause. The government has clarified that no pension payment is made to those who earn above Rs 3.5 lakh a year.
As an additional measure to eliminate such a possibility, the authorities introduced a correction facility in the PPP. Senior citizens who feel wronged due to their income determination can now submit the necessary documents for verification and updating.
The Advantages of This Move to the Elderly in Haryana
This is a great step towards social welfare as the government will be able to target many more senior citizens who will now be guaranteed a degree of financial security in their old age. The increasing cost of living nowadays makes the pension an important support in meeting health expenses, daily needs, and overall welfare.