Chhattisgarh Woman Carries 90-Year-Old Mother-in-Law to Bank for Pending Pension
Chhattisgarh woman walks 3 km carrying 90-year-old mother-in-law to bank for pension

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In Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, Sukhmaniya, a tribal woman in her late 50s, walked 3 km carrying her 90-year-old mother-in-law to collect a delayed pension of ₹500, which had not been received for four months due to incomplete KYC formalities. After completing the necessary paperwork, the bank released ₹2,000 in pending payments.
- 01Sukhmaniya's mother-in-law had not received her pension since January due to KYC issues.
- 02The incident occurred in the Mainpat development block of Surguja district.
- 03A 'Bank Mitra' previously delivered the pension directly to their home but ceased service due to KYC delays.
- 04The Central Bank of India branch in Mainpat has seven Bank Mitras for doorstep service.
- 05After resolving the KYC issues, the bank released ₹2,000 covering the last four months of unpaid pension.
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In a remarkable display of determination, Sukhmaniya, a tribal woman from Jangalpara village in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, carried her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back for nearly 3 km to the Central Bank of India in Mainpat. The journey was necessitated by the non-receipt of her mother-in-law's monthly pension of ₹500, which had been pending for four months due to incomplete KYC (Know Your Customer) formalities. A video capturing this poignant moment went viral on social media, highlighting the struggles faced by elderly beneficiaries in accessing their pensions. Previously, a 'Bank Mitra' had delivered the pension directly to their home, but this service was halted after the last payment in January. Following the completion of the KYC process at the bank, Sukhmaniya received a total of ₹2,000 for the four months of unpaid pension. The bank confirmed that from next month, the pension would again be delivered to their home, ensuring that the elderly woman receives her due without further hardship.
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This incident highlights the challenges faced by elderly individuals in accessing financial support, emphasizing the importance of timely KYC processing.
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