Pension: The Odisha government has introduced significant relief measures for the elderly and disabled populations. The monthly social security pension for individuals aged 80 and above, as well as those with over 80 percent physical disability, has been raised from Rs 1,200 to Rs 3,500.

New pension amount will take effect in January

This decision was made during a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi on Friday. The new pension amount will take effect in January 2025. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja informed the media that this initiative aims to enhance the financial stability of the elderly and disabled individuals.

Cabinet has approved the inclusion of 300,000 households

Additionally, the cabinet has approved the inclusion of 300,000 households in the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme, which provides free electricity. This initiative includes a central government subsidy of Rs 30,000 for solar panel installation, complemented by an additional Rs 25,000 subsidy from the state government.

The project is expected to be completed by March 2027

The project is expected to be completed by March 2027. Furthermore, the Odisha government plans to enroll all eligible women in its Sabdhra scheme by March 2025. Women who apply by March 31, 2025, and meet the eligibility criteria will receive assistance in two installments of Rs 10,000 in 2024.

State Civil Supply Corporation received a guarantee support of Rs 17,500 crore

In addition to this, the Odisha State Civil Supply Corporation received a guarantee support of Rs 17,500 crore for a duration of five years, with a waiver of the guarantee fee amounting to Rs 437.5 crore. Concurrently, the management of minor minerals was transferred from the Revenue Department to the Steel and Minerals Department.

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