Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday that 80,000 people are now eligible for old-age pensions, which means the total number of such beneficiaries has risen to 5.3 lakh. While speaking at a press conference,

Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, announced an expansion of the old-age pension program, adding 80,000 beneficiaries and bringing the total to 5.3 lakh. The move follows the launch of a new application portal and aims to provide financial support to more elderly residents.

Arvind Kejriwal said a web portal to receive applications from people aged 60 and above was launched on Sunday and has already received 10,000 applications

Eligible applicants can apply online through the e-District portal at or seek assistance at their local District Social Welfare Office.

Arvind Kejriwal said an additional 80,000 people are now eligible for old-age pension in Delhi, raising the total number of such beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh.

The state government has increased the old-age pension, benefiting over 5.3 lakh senior citizens in the state.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday claimed that the addition of 80,000 new old-age pensioners in Delhi is a result of BJP’s efforts and political pressure.

Delhi government expanded its old-age pension program. 80,000 more residents now qualify. This brings the total beneficiary count to 5.3 lakh. The government launched an online application portal. It received 10,

Arvind Kejriwal said the AAP government in Delhi gives the highest pension amounts to senior citizens and 80,000 more beneficiaries will be added.

Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that old age pension will now be given to 80000 more people, making the total number of old age pensioners in Delhi to be 5.3 lakhs.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said an additional 80,000 people are now eligible for old-age pension in Delhi, raising the total number of such beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh.