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Senior Citizens New Scheme 2026 Explained: ₹9,000 Monthly Pension and 8 Major Benefits Announced

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A major welfare push is drawing nationwide attention with the Senior Citizens New Scheme 2026, which proposes a ₹9,000 monthly pension along with 8 major benefits to strengthen income security, healthcare access, and daily living support for the elderly. The initiative targets seniors living on fixed or limited incomes and aims to provide predictable, dignified … Read more

EPFO Pension Hike 2026 Update: Bigger Relief Announced for Seniors, Widows, and Disabled Pensioners

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The EPFO Pension Hike 2026 brings renewed hope for lakhs of retirees as authorities move toward enhanced pension support for senior citizens, widows, and disabled beneficiaries under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). With the cost of living rising steadily, the update focuses on improving minimum pension adequacy, timely payments, and beneficiary protection—addressing long-standing concerns of … Read more