The cabinet on Thursday approved the implementation of key budget announcements made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his budget speech on March 7.
The cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
“The meeting commenced at 3:00 PM and lasted until 4:30 PM,” they said, adding that the cabinet approved the modalities finalised by various departments for implementing announcements related to free power, free ration for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries, and enhancements in pension and the Marriage Assistance Scheme.
The key budget announcements include 200 units of free electricity for all AAY households under the PM’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and 10 kilograms of free ration per person for families in this category.
In his budget speech, the CM also announced an increase in pensions for over 10 lakh elderly, widows, divorcees, and specially-abled individuals.
As per the CM’s announcement, monthly pensions will now be Rs 1,250 for those below 60 years, Rs 1,500 for those aged 60-80, and Rs 2,000 for individuals above 80 years.
The Marriage Assistance Scheme for AAY category girls has also been enhanced, with financial aid increasing from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. (KNO)
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