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Himachal Pradesh govt strengthens social security support; over 8.42 lakh beneficiaries covered

Jan 11, 2026

One of the major reforms introduced by the government has been the removal of the income ceiling and the requirement of Gram Sabha approval for widowed, deserted and single women, as well as for persons with 40 to 69 per cent disability seeking social security pensions. The move has significantly simplified access to pensions and reduced procedural hurdles, particularly for women and persons with disabilities.