15 hrs ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches Disability Coaching, Transfers Senior Pensions
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a programme for older people in Dehradun.
He started civil services coaching for people with disabilities.
The government also sent September pension money to nearly one million people.
The total payment was ₹147.34 crore.
Each eligible senior citizen receives ₹1,500 every month.
Dhami said husbands and wives can both receive the pension separately.
Some senior citizens and students were honoured at the event.
He also discussed old-age homes, free travel and free treatment for older people.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched civil services coaching for persons with disabilities in Dehradun.
The state transferred September pensions totaling ₹147.34 crore to 993,886 pensioners.
Dhami said senior citizens receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500, with spouses eligible separately.
Twenty-three senior citizens were honoured, while five students received awards for essay and painting competitions.
The government is expanding old-age homes and highlighted legal, travel and healthcare support for seniors.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pensioners and students participated or benefited.
- What
- Dhami launched civil services coaching for persons with disabilities and transferred September pensions worth ₹147.34 crore to 993,886 pensioners.
- Where
- The event was held at the Himalayan Cultural Centre in Neembuvala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- When
- The programme took place on Thursday and marked the International Day of Older Persons.
- Why
- The programme focused on the welfare, dignity, support and rights of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Key facts
- Pension transfer
- ₹147.34 crore in September payments
- Pension recipients
- 993,886 pensioners
- Monthly senior pension
- ₹1,500 per eligible senior citizen
- Senior citizens honoured
- 23
- Students awarded
- 5, for essay and painting competitions
- Government old-age homes
- Operating in Bageshwar, Chamoli and Uttarkashi
- New old-age homes
- Under construction in Dehradun, Almora and Champawat
Sources
Related news
Uttar Pradesh Expands Healthcare and Pension Support for Elderly Residents
Yogi Announces Disability Pension Hike, Rehabilitation Centres Across Uttar Pradesh
Tripura Provides Aids to Over 100 on Modi’s Birthday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Celebrates Birthday With Children With Disabilities
Athawale Launches Uttarakhand Disability Mapping Programme
MP Distributes Pensions and Essentials at Anantapur Old Age Home
Uttarakhand Gym Owner Arrested Over Alleged Assault, Threats
Four Arrested in Gurdaspur With Seven High-End Pistols
BJP-linked men filed thousands of voter deletion pleas in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Conviction, Reduces Rape Sentence