Every beneficiary in Jharkhand to be covered under universal pension scheme

Rs 100 Cr as a revolving fund allotted for the scheme implementation 

Ranchi, Nov 16: In a historic move, on the occasion of Jharkhand state foundation day, chief minister  Hemant Soren launched Universal Pension Scheme in Jharkhand, simplifying the execution of social security schemes. 
The scheme, which is the first of its kind in the country would cover every eligible beneficiary with the pension scheme. 

Now, the compulsion to show  above poverty line (APL) and Below poverty line (/BPL) ration cards have been abolished under the new rule. The needy beneficiary can show up their voter ID card to register themselves under Universal Pension Scheme. Every citizen above 60 years of age will now be covered under the benefits of the pension scheme, under new provisions. Only there is one rule for exclusion the said person should not be a taxpayer

Widows and destitute women above the age of 18 Years are eligible for the benefits of the pension scheme. Additionally, single women, above 45 Years, are entitled to pension benefits.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to ensure that not a single beneficiary is left behind and every application received for pension should be resolved within 30 Days. Under new provisions, the scheme proposes a benefit of Rs 1000/- every month.

Going beyond the set target of giving pensions to the limited beneficiaries, now the government aims to incorporate every eligible beneficiary under the Universal Pension Scheme.  A revolving fund of Rs 100Cr has been allocated for the Universal Pension Scheme. 

Under the ambit of Social Security, different pension schemes are run by the Central and State Governments. But, due to a limited number of targets every year, many people would be deprived of the benefit. Given this, to cover every eligible beneficiary, the incumbent government launched Universal Pension Scheme. This pension scheme is being implemented through the department of women, child development and social security, Government of Jharkhand.

Mukhyamantri Rajya Vridhavastha Pension Yojna – Anyone above 60 years of age. Also, the applicant should not be a taxpayer.
Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojna- Under this, any widow/ abandoned woman/destitute above 18 years of age and single women above 45 years of age or more will get the benefit of pension.
Swami Vivekananda Nishakt Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana- Any Divyang citizen of Jharkhand above 5 Years is eligible for the pension benefit.
Pension Scheme for HIV/AIDS – Anyons suffering from HIV/AIDS disease will be covered under this. Any eligible beneficiary can submit their application to the block development officer(BDO) in rural areas or the circle officer (CO) in urban areas.