Welfare / Odisha speeds up pension process; 5.05 lakh to receive benefits on Nov 10

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: The Odisha government has announced that more than 5.05 lakh eligible beneficiaries will receive pension benefits on November 10 under a streamlined disbursal mechanism, officials said on Saturday.

The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of applicants by ensuring faster processing of pension claims and reducing the waiting time between application and benefit approval.

State-Level Programme

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will distribute pension benefits to eligible recipients at a State-level programme scheduled for November 10. According to official information, a total 5,05,817 beneficiaries will receive pension assistance under various social security schemes.

The government has also decided to simplify the pension approval process. Under the revised system, eligible applicants will no longer have to wait for extended periods after applying. Once eligibility verification is completed, pension benefits will be sanctioned swiftly, enabling beneficiaries to start receiving assistance from the month following their application.

Multiple Application Options

To improve access to welfare schemes, applicants can submit their pension requests through their respective Block Development Officer (BDO) offices. The State government has also enabled online applications through its dedicated portal, upmp.odisha.gov.in, allowing beneficiaries to apply without visiting government offices.

Officials said the initiative is intended to make the delivery of social security benefits more transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly.
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Automatic Benefit Enhancement

The government has further clarified that pensioners who attain the age of 80 years will become eligible for enhanced pension benefits automatically. Beneficiaries will not be required to submit a fresh application to receive the increased assistance.

The decision is expected to strengthen Odisha's social security network while ensuring that welfare benefits reach eligible citizens in a timely manner.