Patients of Thalassemia, Haemophilia in Haryana to get Rs 3000 monthly pension - Video

In a move to ease the financial burden faced by the Thalassemia and haemophilia patients in Haryana, the state government has decided to extend the disability pension benefits to such patients. They will be entitled to a monthly disability pension of Rs 3,000.

Thalassemia and haemophilia patients in Haryana having an annual family income up to Rs 3 lakh will be entitled to a monthly disability pension of Rs 3,000. The decision - taken during a meeting of the state Cabinet that was chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar - is expected to benefit 2,083 patients, according to an official statement.

The move will cost the state exchequer about Rs 7.49 crore annually.

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Haryana: Thalassemia, Haemophilia Patients To Get Rs 3000 Monthly Pension