Srinagar, March 10, 2025 – The Jammu & Kashmir government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has introduced a significant pension enhancement to support senior citizens, widows, divorced individuals, and specially-abled persons.
Under the new scheme, the government has allocated a substantial budget to ensure financial security for the most vulnerable sections of society. The revised pension structure includes:
₹1,250 per month for individuals below 60 years
₹1,500 per month for individuals aged between 60 to 80 years
₹2,000 per month for individuals aged 80 years and above
This initiative aims to provide financial stability and social security to over 10.07 lakh beneficiaries across the Union Territory. The pension outlay has been increased from ₹1,209 crore to ₹1,755 crore annually, ensuring that inflation and rising living costs do not affect the well-being of elderly citizens and other vulnerable groups.
The government has emphasized its commitment to making Jammu & Kashmir a more inclusive and dignified region by addressing the financial challenges faced by widows, divorced individuals, and specially-abled persons.
With this announcement, the Omar Abdullah-led administration has taken a major step towards strengthening social security and ensuring dignity for the elderly and disadvantaged sections of society.
Stay tuned for further updates on this significant welfare initiative.
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