Our Elders, Our Pride: No Delay in Pensions Will Be Tolerated – Dr. Baljit Kaur Issues Strict Directions

Over Rs 2k Crore Pensions Released till August 2025 Under Bhagwant Mann Govt Latest News: Under its continued efforts for the welfare of senior citizens in the state, the Punjab Government has disbursed an amount of Rs 2055.05 crore under the Old Age Pension Scheme till August 2025. This was disclosed by the Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, according to a press release.

According to the press release, the Minister informed that during this period, as many as 23.09 lakh elderly beneficiaries availed the benefits of the scheme. She further added that for the current financial year, the State Government has earmarked a budget of Rs 4100 crore for

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