Bhubaneswar, Nov. 14 -- The revised pension payment system of the Odisha government has triggered concerns among elderly beneficiaries and persons with disabilities. They fear that the new arrangement could make it more difficult for them to access their monthly pension.

A section of beneficiaries has also questioned the need to collect the money from two different sources, stating that repeated visits to panchayat offices and banks would add to their difficulties.

Under the new system, the state government will provide the larger share of the pension amount in cash through panchayat offices, while the remaining amount will be credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts.

For instance, old-age pensioners receiving Rs 1,000 will get Rs 800 ...