Pending Pension Plight in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh faces a backlog of 27,000 social security pensions. Social Justice Minister Shandil revealed these figures in response to a query in the assembly. 19,824 cases concern old-age pensions, with others related to widows and the differently-abled. The state opts for direct benefit transfer instead of door-to-door delivery.

Over 27,000 social security pensions await approval in Himachal Pradesh, according to Dhani Ram Shandil, the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.

In a written reply to the assembly, Shandil addressed BJP MLAs' concerns, revealing that 8,06,846 individuals currently benefit from these pensions, including a significant number of senior citizens and vulnerable groups.

The majority of pending cases involve old-age pensions, while thousands await pensions for widows and the differently-abled. Shandil assured resolution in phases, though the state prefers direct benefit transfer over door-to-door delivery.

(With inputs from agencies.)