This state government took a big decision in the new year, increased pension from Rs 1200 to Rs 3500 per month.

Odisha government has announced a big relief for the elderly and disabled. Now in the state, the social security pension of elderly people aged 80 years and above and people with more than 80 percent physical disability has been increased from Rs 1,200 to Rs 3,500 per month.

The government has Announced

This proposal was approved in the state cabinet meeting held on Friday under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi. This new pension rate will be applicable from January 2025. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja told the media that this decision has been taken with the aim of bringing economic stability in the lives of the elderly and disabled.

Free electricity will also be available.

Apart from this, the cabinet has also announced the inclusion of 3 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar i.e. free electricity scheme. Under this scheme, along with the central government’s subsidy of Rs 30,000, the state government will give an additional subsidy of Rs 25,000 for installing solar panels on rooftops. This project is targeted to be completed by March 2027.

Sabdhra Scheme for Women

Odisha Government has launched the scheme to all eligible women under its Sabdhra Scheme. It has been decided to include it by 2025. Women who apply by March 31, 2025 and are found eligible will be given assistance in two installments of Rs 10,000 in 2024.

This decision was also taken

Apart from this, guarantee support of Rs 17,500 crore for five years and guarantee fees of Rs 437.5 crore were waived off to Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation. At the same time, the responsibility of management of minor minerals was handed over from the Revenue Department to the Steel and Mineral Department.

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