Women abandoned by their spouses, and without independent sources of income, will be considered destitute women, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet held on Saturday as it approved amendments to the social security pension rules.
The amendments to Social Security Pension Rules, 2010, redefined the term 'Destitute' and simplified the certification process for availing benefits.
Under the revised provisions, women abandoned by their spouses, and without independent incom
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