CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, today informed that more than ₹352 crore has been released under the Old Age Pension Scheme for the month of March during the financial year 2026-27. She stated that the Punjab Government is making continuous efforts to ensure the welfare and financial assistance of senior citizens across the state.
Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government is extending monthly old age pension benefits to 23, 51, 338 elderly beneficiaries. She added that a budget provision of ₹4, 000 crore has been made under the scheme to ensure timely financial assistance to all eligible beneficiaries.
The Cabinet Minister said that for many elderly citizens, this pension has become an important source of financial support, helping them meet their daily needs and live with dignity and self-reliance. She emphasized that the scheme reflects the government's commitment to providing respect and security to senior citizens.
Dr. Baljit Kaur further informed that men aged 65 years or above and women aged 58 years or above, with an annual income not exceeding ₹60, 000, are eligible to avail benefits under this scheme.