Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Wednesday said that the level of transparency has enhanced in the State with most of the pensions being distributed through Aadhaar card now. About 10 to 20 percent ineligible beneficiaries have been checked. And, the funds thus saved would benefit the eligible beneficiaries, said the Chief Minister, while addressing the people in Karnal. He urged the people to utilize information technology as Haryana has already ranked number five in an era of information technology, whereas it was at 21st place during last year.
He said that now the eligible beneficiaries of old age allowance scheme would not face any difficulty in getting benefit of the social security pension as those who are 60 years or above would be able to fill up the new form supported by Aadhaar card. No such form would be accepted without the Aadhaar card. While listening to the grievances of the people, he assured them that their grievances would be redressed on priority basis. The Chief Minister that soon 50,000 employees would be recruited in various government departments for which applications were being sought.
He assured that recruitment would be made in a transparent manner and only the eligible candidates would get employment.Manohar lal also urged the people to give their support to the ‘Digital India Programme’. Haryana Government has started use of digital technology for e-disha, e-registration, CM Window, C-form and other 24 services. This will check corruption and ensure time-bound delivery of services, he added.He said that public meetings are being held in all assembly constituencies on the demand of the legislators. In these public meetings, grants are being given for development works in constituencies. Till now, such public meetings have been held in 30 assembly constituencies and, added the Chief Minister.