Uttarakhand: CM Dhami became the support of the elderly, Pushkar Dhami immediately solved the problem! Dharam Singh of Almora was unable to avail the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi due to lack of E-KYC
After coming to the notice of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, elderly Dharam Singh living in Tuledi village under Lamgara block of Almora will start getting the benefit of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi after a long gap of two years. Dharam Singh’s e-KYC was not being done due to lack of retina and thumb scan. Due to which he was deprived of this scheme.
On Monday, when the Prime Minister released the 17th installment of Samman Nidhi from Delhi, the local people posted the case of Dharam Singh on social media and demanded action from the Chief Minister in the matter.
After the matter came to the notice, the Chief Minister directed the concerned officials to get the e-KYC of the elderly done. After which Secretary Shailesh Bagoli gave priority to the matter and directed the officials to get the e-KYC of the elderly done with immediate effect. As soon as the order of the Secretary was received, the top officials of the administration reached the house of the elderly and his e-KYC was done. Now soon Dharam Singh will also start getting Kisan Samman Nidhi like other farmers.
The elderly have expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister for getting KYC done and taking prompt cognizance of their case.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that our government is fully dedicated to the welfare of the elderly, women and the disabled. Our endeavour is to benefit every section from the public welfare schemes of the double engine government.
