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Karnataka raises pension income threshold to Rs 1.2 lakh
The state government has increased the eligibility income limit for social security pensions, a move expected to bring thousands of elderly, widowed and disabled citizens back into the welfare net. The revision comes after a verification process to ensure benefits reach intended beneficiaries.
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Karnataka has raised the monthly income ceiling for social security pension eligibility to Rs 1.2 lakh, expanding access to state welfare benefits for vulnerable populations. The increase from the previous threshold represents a significant policy shift aimed at bringing more elderly citizens, widows and persons with disabilities within the ambit of state-supported pension schemes.
The revised income limit is expected to facilitate the re-entry of beneficiaries who may have lost eligibility under stricter previous criteria. State authorities have indicated that the expansion will be implemented following a verification process to validate the claims of applicants and ensure that benefits are directed to those genuinely in need of social security support.
The move addresses longstanding concerns about income thresholds that had excluded segments of the vulnerable population despite significant economic hardship. By raising the eligibility bar, the government aims to strengthen its social security framework and provide greater coverage to citizens dependent on state pension support for their sustenance and basic needs.