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News India Live, Digital Desk: It is said that if you have some money in your pocket at the last stage of life, then self-respect remains intact. Started a few years ago in Jharkhand ‘Sarvajan Pension Scheme’ close to the state today 34 lakh people Has emerged as a big shield for. According to the state government data, an honorarium of Rs 1000 is being sent directly into their bank accounts every month to these 34 lakh beneficiaries.
What is this mathematics of ₹1000?
In today’s times, Rs 1000 may not seem like a huge amount, but for an elderly person, a widow or a disabled person living in a poor family, this amount is useful for their medicines, small expenses and buying things of their choice. It makes them realize that they do not need to lend a hand to their children or others for every little thing.
The path is open for everyone: specialty of Sarvajan Pension
The best thing about this scheme is its ‘universal’ thinking. The government has removed the old complications in which below poverty line (BPL) tag was required. Now any person above 60 years of age (who does not pay tax) is eligible for this pension. This is the reason why the number of beneficiaries has crossed 34 lakh today, which is a big figure in itself.
Who is getting the benefit?
The scope of the scheme is quite large. In this, not only the elderly, but every vulnerable section of the society has been taken care of:
- Senior citizens above 60 years of age.
- Destitute women (widows and single women).
- Specially-abled people.
- Needy people suffering from serious diseases (like HIV/Cancer).
The system has now become even easier
Earlier, getting pension was considered a big problem, the elderly used to get tired of visiting offices. But in recent times, the process of taking applications on the spot by organizing camps through programs like ‘Sarkar Aapke Dwar’ has made it very simple. This is the reason that today this benefit is reaching the tribals and deprived people living in remote villages of Jharkhand.