Question: Which state government has introduced single click pension delivery scheme recently?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Bihar
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan launched the Single Click Pension Delivery Scheme on October 1, 2017 (International Old Age Day).
- Under this scheme the pension money will go directly into the account of the beneficiaries.
- This scheme will benefit more than 35 lakh pensioners of the state.
- On this occasion, the Chief Minister honored the ‘Shataayu’ award to the elderly who have completed the age of 100 years.
- All the senior citizens were awarded with Shawl, Shrifal and 1000 rupees under this award.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/mp-cm-launches-single-click-pension-delivery-scheme-117100100291_1.html
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/mp-cm-launches-single-click-pension-delivery-scheme201710011427510001/