Lucknow, Nov. 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to introduce the Family ID "One Family, One Identity" ('Ek Parivar, Ek Pehchan') system to broaden security coverage to all the eligible old age pensioners under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.

The new system would now automatically identify eligible senior citizens and pension would be sanctioned after obtaining their consent.

The state cabinet also approved a major relief to tenants and landlords by introducing drastic cuts in stamp duty and registration fees on rent agreements signed for up to 10 years. This move is aimed at encouraging legally enforceable contracts and bringing down disputes arising from informal tenancy arrangements.

Chief minister Yo...