Old Age Pension– Govt makes a big announcement. The Delhi government, headed by Rekha Gupta, has decided to add 50,000 new beneficiaries to the Old Age Pension Scheme. The government says the enrollment drive will ensure that as many elderly people as possible are included in the scheme, so that they don’t have to wait for others to meet their needs and receive financial assistance directly from the government.
Furthermore, the monthly pension for senior citizens is also being increased. Beneficiaries aged 60 and above will now receive Rs 2,500 instead of Rs 2,000. For beneficiaries aged 70 and above, the pension is being increased from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000.
Backlog cleared in 7 months
According to a report, the last registration process was held in November 2024, when many applications remained pending, causing delays. It took officials more than seven months to clear the backlog. All pending registrations were completed by June 2025.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has appealed to eligible senior citizens to apply on time to benefit from this scheme. The Chief Minister urged all eligible senior citizens and those with disabilities to come forward and take advantage of this government scheme. For your information, the Delhi government currently provides pensions to approximately 3.8 lakh women, 4.6 lakh elderly people, and 1.3 lakh disabled people. ₹1,140 crore is spent annually to implement these schemes.