Dr. Kaur further noted that the State Government has allocated a total budget of Rs 4,100 crore for the scheme in the current financial year

The Punjab Government has released Rs 2,400.70 crore under the Old Age Pension Scheme so far in the current financial year, according to a press release issued by the Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab, on October 26.

The press release cited Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, who stated that over 23 lakh beneficiaries have received financial assistance under the scheme.

Dr. Kaur further noted that the State Government has allocated a total budget of Rs 4,100 crore for the scheme in the current financial year to ensure that every eligible senior citizen receives their entitled pensio

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