Chandigarh-Punjab Social Safety, Girls and Baby Improvement Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur on Wednesday mentioned that below the dynamic management of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Authorities regards senior residents not merely as an necessary part of society, however as its dwelling heritage and delight. She mentioned the federal government has translated the imaginative and prescient of “Our Elders, Our Delight” into concrete motion by releasing over ₹3,806 crore below the Outdated Age Pension Scheme throughout the monetary 12 months 2025–26, as much as January 2026.
The Minister additional said, “Greater than 23.62 lakh eligible aged beneficiaries throughout Punjab are receiving common monetary help below the Outdated Age Pension Scheme. Each eligible senior citizen is being supplied a month-to-month pension of ₹1,500, enabling them to steer their day by day lives with dignity, safety and independence.”
Highlighting the federal government’s dedication to seamless supply, Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur mentioned, “To make sure well timed and clear disbursement of pension to all beneficiaries, the Punjab Authorities has made a budgetary provision of ₹4,100 crore, guaranteeing that no eligible senior citizen faces inconvenience in receiving their rightful assist.”
The Cupboard Minister additionally issued strict instructions to departmental officers and mentioned, “Pension funds should attain each eligible beneficiary on time and with none hindrance. Any delay, negligence or lapse within the distribution of pension won’t be tolerated, and strict motion shall be taken towards the accountable officers in accordance with guidelines.”
Underlining the broader imaginative and prescient of the federal government, Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur added, “Senior residents are the custodians of Punjab’s social heritage, knowledge and values. Their security, dignity and happiness are important to realizing the dream of a ‘Rangla Punjab.’ The federal government is firmly resolved to make sure that each aged citizen spends their later years free from fear, with dignity and robust authorities assist, in order that Punjab continues to stay affluent, safe and vibrant.”
