Coalition Government to Roll Out New Pensions!

The coalition government has taken a key decision to sanction new pensions, prioritizing eligible widows across the state. Marking the completion of two years in power on June 12 and the beginning of its third year, the government has decided to roll out these benefits as part of the occasion. According to SERP estimates, around 1.53 lakh eligible widows will be covered under this initiative. Each beneficiary will receive ₹4,000 per month, resulting in an estimated monthly expenditure of ₹61 crore. The move comes in response to growing demands from widows who were previously not covered under existing pension categories.

Additionally, the government has already extended support to 2.30 lakh beneficiaries under the spouse category, ensuring uninterrupted financial assistance when a pensioner passes away by transferring benefits to the surviving spouse. The administration is also planning to extend new pensions to eligible persons with disabilities, with nearly one lakh applications already received. Officials are working to filter out ineligible claims, especially after identifying irregularities among existing beneficiaries. Currently, pensions are being provided to 28 categories, including the elderly, widows, and single women. Authorities estimate that nearly 10 lakh new applications may be received, which could cost the government around ₹400 crore per month, amounting to ₹4,800 crore annually.