Another 11178 deserving cases to be included soon to replace weeded-out
beneficiaries
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: In a
significant decision, the Governor’s Administration today approved sanction of
40000 new cases for old age, widow and specially-abled pension under various
social security schemes.
According to a spokesman of the Social Welfare Department, district-wise
cases approved for additional sanction include 3240 for Srinagar, 1109 for
Ganderbal, 3165 for Budgam, 2600 for Anantnag, 2720 for Kulgam, 1340 for
Pulwama, 347 for Shopian, 3147 for Baramulla, 2158 for Bandipora, 3860 for
Kupwara, 140 for Leh, 457 for Kargil, 4115 for Jammu, 1292 for Kathua, 1445 for
Udhampur, 1594 for Rajouri, 1810 for Poonch, 1424 for Reasi, 1113 for Ramban,
549 for Kishtwar, 1125 for Samba and 1250 for Doda.
The spokesman said the move will go a long way in reducing pendency of
cases and the bring the most deserving persons under the much-needed social
security net through National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Integrated
Social Security Scheme (ISSS).
The Governor’s Administration has also directed the District Level
Sanctioning Committees of Social Welfare Department to immediately sanction
11178 new cases against the weeded-out cases as per the numbers combed out in
each district.
The spokesman said with the replacement of weeded out cases, more than
50000 deserving new beneficiaries would receive monthly pension of Rs 1000.
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