New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh urged the elderly citizens and pensioners to approach the relevant department and clear doubts regarding the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

Singh chaired the 14th All India Pension Adalat in New Delhi today.

Speaking to the media, the Union Minister highlighted that this discussion had been going on for a long time regarding the welfare of pensioners.

Highlighting PM Narendra Modi's vision, Singh emphasised the crucial role of senior citizens in achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

"PM Modi was also of the opinion that our elder citizens will play a big role in making 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047...Keeping in mind the simplification of their life, ease of living, the Unified Pension Scheme ...