India, May 28 -- By Tanya Chugh

New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The Delhi Government is planning to increase the monthly pension for senior citizens and persons with disabilities by Rs 500 to provide additional financial support to these sections.

According to a source, the Department of Social Welfare has drafted the proposal and submitted it to the Cabinet, which has now referred it to the Finance Department for further evaluation. Once cleared by the Finance Department, the proposal will return to the Cabinet for final approval.

The Delhi government plans to increase pensions by Rs 500, benefiting at least 5.3 lakh senior citizens and 1.2 lakh people with disabilities.

After revising the scheme, senior citizens aged 60-69 will rec...