The Uttar Pradesh Pensioners Kalyan Sanstha held its first provincial executive meeting. The organization demanded a 5%, 10%, and 15% increase in the basic pension for those aged 65, 70, and 75 respectively. They also demanded a reduction in the deduction period for commuted value to a maximum of 11 years....
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Furthermore, they requested concessions for pensioners on rail fares and state-owned bus services. The organization also demanded strict action against hospitals that refuse to display details of services available under the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Cashless Medical Scheme. The organization plans to submit a memorandum outlining these demands to the Chief Minister soon.