Yogi Transfers Rs 836.55 Crore To 55.77 Lakh Beneficiaries Of National Old Age Pension Scheme

Lucknow, September 3 (TNA) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that every poor, farmer, elderly person and destitute woman should get the benefit of the welfare scheme of the government without any discrimination. No one will be deprived of basic amenities in the state.

“It is the intention of the government that every poor, farmer, elderly person and destitute woman should get the benefit of the welfare scheme of the government without any discrimination. In this sequence, Prime Minister Modi has also released schemes time to time to benefit people. No one will be deprived of basic necessities or die of hunger in Uttar Pradesh”, said CM Yogi while transferring Rs 836.55 crore to 55.77 lakh beneficiaries of National Old Age Pension Scheme.

In an event organised through virtual medium, the CM said, “I am happy to inform that out of these beneficiaries there are 4.56 lakh new beneficiaries. The quarterly instalment is being sent to these accounts for the first time.

CM Yogi further said that the older people have a wealth of experiences. They are our guide. The Central and State Governments are working with a sense of service to manage the life and livelihood of each and every senior citizen..

“Whether the elderly needs ration or medical treatment at the time of illness, everything is being provided free of cost. Not only this, ‘Elderly Helpline 14567’ (Elderline) has been specially issued, where any senior citizen can contact and get help 24×7 .

The CM also had an interaction with the old age pension beneficiaries of various districts through virtual medium where he inquired about the health of all . He also instructed the district magistrates to provide the benefit of Ayushman Bharat or Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana to every needy.