In this new auto-approved mechanism, the beneficiaries receive the pension payment order (PPO) immediately after linking their Janaadhar card with the scheme.
Pensioners had complained that the 'recovery of excess /wrong pension payments' was being done in violation of guidelines and court orders
DigiLocker is a digital document wallet for citizens that allows them to store and access important documents electronically
For the differently-abled, the pension is fixed at Rs 300 per month up to 79 years of age and Rs 500 for 80 years and above
PM Modi has given directions that pensioners be provided a hassle-free administrative system to resolve their grievances, said Jitender Singh
Pension Payment Order will be handed over to them at the time of retirement: Personnel Ministry