Bhubaneswar, June 30 (UDN): Pension beneficiaries across Odisha have been asked to link their Aadhaar numbers with their bank accounts to continue receiving pension benefits, with the government making the linkage mandatory for seamless disbursement of financial assistance.
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Official sources said nearly 3.35 lakh beneficiaries are yet to complete the Aadhaar-bank account linkage. Authorities have urged them to do so at the earliest, warning that failure to complete the process may result in delays or interruption in pension payments.
The government has directed district administrations and field-level officials to intensify awareness campaigns and assist beneficiaries in completing the mandatory linkage. Pensioners have been advised to visit their respective banks or authorised service centres to verify their Aadhaar-bank account status and complete any pending formalities.
Officials said the initiative is aimed at ensuring transparent and efficient direct transfer of pension benefits to eligible beneficiaries while preventing duplication and ensuring that welfare assistance reaches the intended recipients.