Transgenders In Odisha To Get Benefit Under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) is a social security scheme launched by the state government.

Under this scheme, around 5,000 transgenders will recieve Rs 500, Rs 700 and 900 per month as a pension under various categories depending on their age.

The Department of Social security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has issued an official notification in this regard on July 16.

"The women, those who are fighting divorce cases in courts, were also brought under MBPY by the state government under this scheme earlier on the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik," he said.

As per the notification, the beneficiaries should have a certificate issued under Section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019

it also mandates that the income of the beneficiary must not exceed Rs 40,000 per annum and should not have a member paying income tax or working as a government servant.

As per the SSEPD department around 48 lakh people are getting benefits under this social welfare scheme in the state. (ANI)