INCOME TAX26 Sept 2026
Odisha govt to clear pension dues of over 20 lakh beneficiaries by October — Here's all we know | Mint
Odisha will clear pending pension dues of 20.33 lakh elderly beneficiaries under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) by October. The state minister said technical glitches stopped payments for some people over the past five months. Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 get ₹1,000 monthly, and those 80 and above get ₹3,500. Arrears will be paid along with pending amounts.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Odisha government will clear pension dues of 20.33 lakh beneficiaries covered under IGNOAPS by October.
- The state minister said some beneficiaries did not receive pension payments for the past five months due to technical glitches.
- Odisha pays ₹1,000 per month to beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 and ₹3,500 per month to those aged 80 and older.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or a family member is a pension beneficiary waiting on dues, check your bank account, keep your documents ready, and follow up with the local pension or social security office to confirm your pending payment.
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