Old age pension to be hiked to Rs 5,000 per month within my period: C.M. Kumaraswamy
World Senior Citizens Day-2018
Bengaluru, October 01: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said that within his tenure of the government, he would increase the old age pension to Rs 5,000 per month in the state.
Inaugurating the World Senior Citizens Day-2018, organized by the Physically Disabled and Senior Citizens Empowerment Department at the Ravindra Kalakshetra here on Monday, he said that he was planning to give Rs 5,000 monthly pension to the senior citizens this year. But due to various challenges like loan waiver and others, he has increased the old age pension from Rs 600 to Rs 1,000 per month. Every year, Rs 1,000 would be increased and by the time, his tenure would come to an end, the pension would be increased to Rs 5,000, he said.
The incentive of Rs 6,000 per month to pregnant women and puerperal women would be given from November 1 and initially, Rs 2,000 incentive would be given and it would be increased to Rs 6,000 per month, he said.
Some people have been alleging that the coalition government has done nothing other than waiving off the farm loans. Unfortunately, the pro-people programmes of the government were not being given much publicity in the media. So, the people would not know about those programmes. Media should highlight the pro-people programmes, he said.
The government has released Rs 1,200 crore to provide basic infrastructure in government schools and colleges across the state. So far, the residential schools were restricted to only Dalit students. But now, 25 per cent seats were being given to all castes students. With the help of Janata Darshan programmes, more than 80 per cent problems would be sorted out on the spot. But those programmes were not being highlighted in the media, he said.
Woman and Child Welfare Minister Dr. Jayamala said that out of total 57.92 lakh senior citizens, only 36.66 lakhs were registered. In future, the government was mulling online system to register all the senior citizens and provide them the benefits. Currently, 25 day old age homes were there in the state and it was planning to increase them in coming days. It was planning to establish a well-equipped old age homes in each Revenue division, he said.
Yenepoya Medical College, Dr BV Markhande Udupi, Sadashiva Siddappa Belagali, Dr. P.S. Shankar, Chindodi Bangaresh, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Deshamane, Mahadevi Hullur, Jagadamba were given the senior citizens state awards-2018 on the occasion.
“In order to convert the foot-bridge into well-equipped bridges in coastal and Malnad areas like Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikmagaluru, the state government has released Rs 121 crore. This would help the students of these regions to go to schools”.
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister
“There is no God than parents especially mother and father. Those who look after their parents will not have any problem. But in recent years, the villages are becoming old age homes. The youth of the villages have been migrating to cities deserting their parents in search of jobs. They do not have patience or love to return to their villages and look after their parents”.
- Jayamala, Minister
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Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan
Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.
He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.
"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.
He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.
Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.
"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.
General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.
