2 new pension schemes launched

The UPA Government has launched many new schemes to provide steady monetary assistance to weak and downtrodden people of our society. Giving the details of the important Social Sector schemes launched by the Government, the Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting an Interim Budget in the Lok Sabha here today, said that the emphasis has also been given to the empowerment of women as an abiding objective of the UPA Government.

He also announced the launching of two new schemes namely Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme in the current year.

The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme will provide pension of Rs 200 to widows between the age group of 40-64 years and Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme aims to provide pension to severely disabled persons.

Source : Equity Bulls

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