Information and Public Relations Department, Chandigarh, Punjab,December 30: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs.Aruna Chaudhary, on Wednesday, disclosed that the state government has so fardisbursed a total financial assistance of Rs.1696 crore to more than 25 lakhbeneficiaries.
Giving further information, Mrs. Chaudhary said that up tillthe November month of the financial year 2020-21, the Department of SocialSecurity, Women and Child Development has disbursed Rs.1695.93 crore financialassistance to 25,54,473 old age pensioners, widows & destitute women,dependent children and Persons with Disabilities (PoWs).
"Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh led stategovernment was committed for the welfare of all sections of the society byproviding timely pensions and other financial assistance", said thecabinet minister, adding that the officers of all rank and file of thedepartment are working with dedication to address the problems of thepensioners.
Mrs. Chaudhary further mentioned that 17,21,521 old agepensioners have been given a benefit of Rs.1141.67 crore from March to November2020, while Rs.313.32 crore have been provided to 4,73,832 widows and destitutewomen beneficiaries under the financial assistance scheme.
The Cabinet Minister said that similarly, financialassistance of Rs.104.12 crore and Rs.136.82 crore was provided to 1,56,169dependent children and 2,02,951 persons with disabilities beneficiaries,respectively, for the same period, so that they could lead a dignified life.The department was also providing financial assistance of Rs.8,000 per month toeach acid attack victim, she added.
Mrs. Chaudhary appealed to the remaining eligiblebeneficiaries of the state to meet the social security officer of the concerneddistrict and fill up their forms so that they can be provided with governmentfinancial assistance to avert any financial hardship.