Subhadra scheme beneficiaries eligible for Pension upon turning 60

Bhubaneswar: The beneficiaries of Odisha Govt’s flagship program, the Subhadra scheme, are eligible for pension upon attaining the age of 60. A Government letter issued by the Dept of Social Security and Empowerment of persons with disabilities, of the Govt of Odisha stated.

In the matter of inclusion of Ex beneficiaries of Subhadra Scheme in Madhu Babu Pension (MBPY) and National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) the letter said that applicants of old age pension are free to apply for social security pension under any of MBPY/NSAP upon attaining the age of 60 years. However the sanction of pension is subject to meeting all eligibility criteria as per corresponding scheme guidelines and subject to availability of vacancies, also stated in the letter.

It is to be noted that the State govt, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, ensures social security pension to vulnerable populations who lack adequate resources due to their old age, disability, death of a breadwinner, widowhood and so on.

As such, no special provision/exemption is required for sanction of pension to ex-beneficiaries of Subhadra Scheme under MBPY and NSAP. However, they can, on their own accord, apply for old age pension and District Social Security officers of districts shall extend all necessary support to Subhadra beneficiaries in applying for the OAP, the letter also said.