Currently, 32 lakh elderly individuals in Uttar Pradesh have not received their first installment of old age pension, which was supposed to be transferred by June 15. This delay is primarily due to technical issues.
Government Initiatives to Resolve Issues
Special Arrangements in CDO Office
To address the delay, special arrangements have been made at the CDO office in Uttar Pradesh.
This includes setting up a dedicated counter staffed by employees from the Indian Post Payment and Pension Section.
Their role is to assist elderly citizens in completing Aadhaar verification and linking their NPCI accounts with their banks.
Assistance at CDO Offices
Special arrangements at the CDO offices include dedicated counters staffed by Indian Post Payment
and Pension Section employees to assist elderly citizens in linking their accounts or opening new ones if needed.
Importance of NPCI Portal Linkage
It’s crucial for beneficiaries to link their bank accounts with the NPCI portal. This linkage enables direct transfer of benefits from both central and state governments into their accounts.
Beneficiaries who haven’t linked their accounts yet are advised to visit their banks and submit the necessary documents, including Aadhaar and PAN cards.
Relief and Future Steps
Scheduled Disbursement by July 31
The Social Welfare Department has assured that the first installment of pension will be disbursed to all 32 lakh beneficiaries by July 31.
This will alleviate the need for beneficiaries to visit government offices, ensuring they receive their entitlements smoothly.
