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The Odisha government has announced an enhanced monthly pension of Rs 3,500 for eligible beneficiaries aged 80 years and above, as well as for persons with disabilities having 80% or more disability.
As per the notification issued by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), this enhancement will be effective retrospectively from January 2025.
All District Social Security Officers (DSSOs) have been instructed to ensure the implementation of the enhanced pension from June 2025.
The directive emphasises that the sanctioned pension must be granted based on the updated beneficiary list submitte...