Hyderabad, Sep 30 : Chief Minister Dr K Rosaiah today asked the officials to see that the aged and disabled got their pensions and other benefits right on time.The Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh is one of the first States to give monthly pensions to the aged and disabled on a saturation basis. He said the State is the first to introduce monthly pension to all women SHG members over 60 years on a co-contributory scheme through ''Abhayahastham''. The Chief Minister said senior citizens need all the care and concern not only from the government but from the society in general and the younger generation in particular.Dr Rosaiah was talking to officials on the eve of International Day of Older Persons which is being celebrated on October one every year in pursuance of United National General Assembly resolution of December, 1990.
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