Disability pensions to be raised in MP

Bhopal, Aug. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha today informed the Assembly that the government is mulling enhancing pensions of the differently abled and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will take a decision in the near future.

During the Question Hour, the Minister replied to Neeraj Singh Thakur (ruling Bharatiya Janata Party) saying, "Camps will be set up for earmarking the differently abled. Medical Board teams shall be present."

In a written reply to Tej Bahadur Singh Chauhan (BJP), Kushwaha said, "80 per cent and 40 per cent disability are respectively set in the central and state disability pension schemes run in Madhya Pradesh. Every beneficiary is paid Rs 6...