Tripura increases monthly allowance for persons with more than 60% disability from 2,000 to 5,000

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23 Aug 2025, 05:01 GMT+10

Agartala (Tripura) [India], August 23 (ANI): Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, through an official statement at the State Secretariat, on Friday, announced several new schemes and welfare initiatives of the state government.

As per the announcement, the monthly allowance for persons with more than 60% disability has been increased from 2,000 to 5,000, with a valid certificate being mandatory to avail the benefit.

The Minister also informed that the government has approved recruitment for four Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) posts under the ICDS project. The recruitment process will be conducted through the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC).

In a major welfare initiative, the government has decided to launch the Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana. Under this scheme, daughters belonging to Antyodaya families will be provided a financial grant of 50,000 for marriage.

Additionally, under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Shraddhanjali Yojana, the financial assistance provided to Antyodaya families for performing last rites in case of the death of a family member has been raised from 2,000 to 10,000.

These decisions, according to the Minister, reflect the state government's continued commitment towards social welfare and support for the underprivileged. (ANI)

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