The Telangana Government has sanctioned new pensions to 4,63,857 beneficiaries across the state. The decision focuses on the welfare of the poor, women, differently abled persons and workers. The pension amount will be credited directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries on November 19, which marks the birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi.
The newly sanctioned pensions cover five categories of beneficiaries. The category-wise details are as follows:
- Widows: 2,77,894
- Differently abled persons: 1,00,224
- Single women: 53,844
- Toddy tappers (Geetha Karmikulu): 27,444
- Handloom weavers (Chenetha Karmikulu): 4,451
The government stated that its aim is to ensure that every eligible person receives the benefits of welfare schemes. The latest sanction extends the pension scheme to lakhs of new beneficiaries in the state.
