Itanagar, June 13: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released ₹100 crore under the Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme (CMSS) on his first day in office after assuming the charge for his third consecutive term.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Khandu said, “Today, on my first day in office after assuming charge as the state’s Chief Minister for the third consecutive term, I approved the release of ₹100 crore under the Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme (CMSS).”
“This amount will benefit approximately 80,000 beneficiaries. In the last financial year, ₹90 crore was allocated, benefiting 56,030 elderly persons, 8,782 widows, and 3,950 persons with disabilities. Launched in 2019, the CMSS provides pensions to elderly persons above 60 years, widows, and persons with disabilities, enhancing their quality of life. Thank you, everyone, for your continued support!” Khandu said.
Khandu was re-elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday, paving the way for his third term as Chief Minister. He first assumed the role in 2016.
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Speaking to media persons, Pema Khandu said, “If speaking on the woman MLA in the state cabinet, BJP always vouch for women empowerment…In the previous term of PM Modi even the Women’s Reservation Bill was also passed by both houses and it will be rolled out in 2029. In the same way, in the state of Arunachal in 2029, 33 percent reservation will be given for women MLAs in the state Assembly.”
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