Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan on Thursday gave directions that the amount of pension for widows and handicapped persons should be sent in the bank accounts of the respective candidates by the end of February. He said that in the coming financial year it should be ensured that the amount of pension should be debited in their account.
The Chief Secretary said it should be ensured that the genuine candidates be benefitted by the scheme. Random checking of the list of beneficiaries would be conducted to screen unfit candidates in the scholarship scheme. In case of any irregularities strict action would be taken agaisnt those responsible.The Chief Secretary was reviewing the works of social welfare and handicapped development department. He said that the software made by UPDESCO should be available to the N.I.C.
He said it was for the first time that the Samajwadi Party Government had started a scheme of pensions for those below the poverty line. Prominent among the senior officers present in the meeting included principal secretary, Social Welfare Sunil Kumar.