Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched an online system for applying and sanctioning of pension under different social security pension schemes.
Eligible beneficiaries of old-age pension, widow pension, and differently-abled pension can apply through the online system.
Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has made all its schemes available online.
The application will also be approved online by the relevant authorities and the beneficiary will be able to review the status of the application.
Anyone can apply for social security pension under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) and National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
The online system will also help in preventing the spread of COVID-19.