Telangana government hikes pension for differently-abled to Rs 4016 per month
The Telangana government on Saturday announced that it would increase pensions for differently-abled persons to Rs 4016 per month.
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The Telangana government on Saturday announced that it would increase pensions for differently-abled persons to Rs 4016 per month.
Pointing out that the law “criminalises the entire transgender community”, a bench of the Telangana High Court struck down the law. They also directed the govt regarding welfare measures and reservation for the community.
KCR Announces 1 Million New Old-Age Pensions: The government of Telangana has announced pensions for one million old-age people and the age limit was reduced from 65 to 57 years. All these will fall under the new pension scheme and not for the existing pensioners.
The pension is given to people who are over 57 years of age, widows, disabled, toddy-tappers among others