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Panel flags Centre’s meagre pensions
Why is it in news?
- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, flagged the issue of meagre pensions received by senior citizens and widows.
Details:
- The panel slammed the government’s laxity in raising the amount.
- The panel pointed out that recommendations to increase the sums had been made in the last two years as well.
- The Committee is baffled to observe the meagre amount of assistance ranging from ₹200 to ₹500 per month.
- The Committee has again recommends the Department of Rural Development to look into the issue with utmost sincerity.
Source: The Hindu