Chandigarh, Feb. 13 -- The Haryana government on Wednesday ordered a flat Rs.200 across the board hike in the monthly remuneration paid to the beneficiaries of nine key social security schemes including the old age pension, pensions given to the differently abled, destitute women and widows, dwarfs, eunuchs. The hike comes to about 6.67%.

The revised rates - up from Rs.3,000 per month to Rs.3,200 per month - will be applicable with retrospective effect from November 1, 2025 and the arrears will be paid this February, said an order issued by additional chief secretary, social justice, empowerment, welfare of scheduled castes, backward classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) department, G Anupama. Beneficiaries of Ladli Social Security Pension Scheme...