4 lakh 73 thousand beneficiaries benefited from social security pension scheme

4 lakh 73 thousand 338 beneficiaries of the state are being benefited under the social security pension scheme operated by the Social Welfare Department under the social assistance program. Under the scheme, Rs. 350 per month pension is given to the disabled children of 6 to 17 years of age, below the poverty line family of the state, the general disabled and 18 years of age. Under the scheme, children with disabilities of 6 to 14 years who are not studying will not be eligible. Pension can be applied through your village or nagar panchayat.