Punjab: 90,248 pension beneficiaries found dead

In a survey conducted by the Punjab government, 90,248 pension beneficiaries were discovered dead. "The department verified pensioners receiving various types of pensions from the state exchequer on the orders of Minister for Social Security Dr Baljit Kaur. 90,248 pensioners were discovered dead among those verified "According to a state government statement.

District-level officials have been guided to deposit any funds that have not yet been divided into the government treasury by October 21, according to a statement quoting Dr Baljit Kaur.

Pensions are provided by the department to the elderly, widows, dependent children, and the disabled. Kaur stated that on August 4, she met with department officials, following which the verification was carried out.