Rajasthan
CM approved the increase in the pension for Leprosy Cured Beneficiaries of the Specially Abled Category
- 17 May 2023
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Why in News?
On 15 May 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the financial proposal to increase the pension amount for leprosy-free special persons.
Key Points:
- Leprosy free specially-abled people will now get a pension amount of Rs 2500 per month. The enhanced pension amount will be available from 1st June 2023 (due 01.06.2023).
- It is worth mentioning that at present there are 16,810 leprosy-free social security pensioners in the state, who are currently being given a pension amount of Rs 1500 per month, which has now been increased to Rs 2500 per month.
- It may be noted that an announcement in this regard was made by the Chief Minister in the budget for the year 2023-24.
