Odisha has announced a major expansion of its social security pension scheme, adding 5,05,817 new beneficiaries to provide vital financial assistance to the state's poor, elderly, and destitute citizens.
With this latest inclusion, the total number of pension beneficiaries in the state has reached an all-time record of 61.65 lakh. The newly enrolled individuals will be formally inducted into the scheme.
Highlighting the milestone during a press conference, BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal praised the decision as a significant achievement for the government while criticizing the previous administration's handling of the pension system. This unprecedented expansion ensures that a much larger segment of vulnerable populations across Odisha will now receive regular social security support.