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Odisha to Clear Old-Age Pension Dues by October, Minister Assures
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News18•25-09-2026, 20:30
Odisha to Clear Old-Age Pension Dues by October, Minister Assures
- •Odisha government to clear old-age pension dues for beneficiaries by October, addressing technical glitches.
- •Minister Nityananda Gond stated that 20.33 lakh beneficiaries are covered under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
- •Some beneficiaries have not received pension payments for five months due to technical issues.
- •The state government is coordinating with the finance department, Central government, and treasury to resolve the problem.
- •Pending payments and arrears will be disbursed to beneficiaries by October.
Key Questions Answered
Odisha state minister Nityananda Gond announced that the government will clear the pending pension payments along with arrears by October.
A total of 20.33 lakh beneficiaries are covered under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme in the state.
The state government provides a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to senior citizens aged 60 to 79 and Rs 3,500 to those aged 80 and above.
