CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Odisha CM orders to provide pension to beneficiaries under Madhu Babu Pension Scheme within 15 days.

Detailed explanation-2: -All the beneficiaries being covered under State Old Age Pension Scheme and the Odisha Disability Pension Scheme in the State at present will be treated as beneficiaries under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana from the date it come into force.

Detailed explanation-3: -In January 2008, State Government merged two old schemes, namely, Revised Old Age Pension Rules, 1989 Et Disability Pension Rules, 1985 and introduced the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Rules, 2008.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eligibility Criteria : The age of the beneficiaries should be more than 60 years. He/She must be a permanent resident/domicile of Odisha. He/She should not be involved in criminal activities.