Elderly Pensioners In Odisha Face Bureaucratic Struggles For Their Rights

In Odisha, elderly pensioners face a relentless battle for their rightful dues, entangled in bureaucratic red tape and lost paperwork. Rajnikant Behera’s year-long wait and Chanda’s six-year fight for her late husband’s pension illustrate the systemic failures. Despite recent efforts like the Pension Adalat, many pensioners remain in despair, hoping for a resolution that continues to elude them.