CM announces end to waiting lists as pension coverage crosses 41.8 lakh
Odisha pension scheme
Five lakh pensioners have been added in Odisha.
The move was announced by the Chief Minister at an event in Balasore.
He termed the decision as historic one for the state.
He further said that there would be no waiting list now for those eligible for pension.
Moreover, the quota system has been done away with by the government.
Under the quota system, there used to be certain pension quotas for each district.
Those who were eligible for pension had to wait for the vacancy to occur.
Only a new applicant could get into the pension scheme if someone retired from it.
He referred to the old system as a cruel system.
Earlier, around 36.75 lakh persons had been availing pensions.
Now the total number has increased to 41,80,825 persons.
Also, an online application facility has been made available by the government.
The applicants can apply through the UPMP website.
Moreover, family members can apply through Jan Seva Kendra.
