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SME Times News Bureau | 19 Jan, 2019
The Odisha government on Saturday announced a hike in the social
security pension under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) for 48 lakh
beneficiaries.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the hike during Ama Gaon Ama Vikas programme here.
As
per the new announcement, the pension holders will get a revised
pension of Rs 500 per month against Rs 300 while people aged over 80
years will get Rs 700 per month instead of Rs 500.
About 48 lakh
beneficiaries, including old men, women, physically challenged, widows
and destitute women in the state, would receive the increased old-age
amount with effect from February 15, said a statement from Chief
Minister's Office.
"My government aims at providing social
security to all genuine beneficiaries under MBPY. Five lakh additional
beneficiaries have been included under the scheme recently. With this,
total 48 lakh people will be benefited under the scheme," said the Chief
Minister.
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