<h1>Government to pay revised welfare pension of Rs 3,600 in November - Rs 2,000 monthly hike plus Rs 1,600 arrears</h1> The state government will disburse a revised welfare pension of Rs 3,600 per beneficiary in November, comprising a Rs 2,000 monthly increase plus a one-time arrears payment of Rs 1,600, with Rs 1,864 crore allocated and distributions beginning November 20. The allocation is split between Rs 1,042 crore for the raised pension and Rs 824 crore for arrears, completing arrears payments that were delayed during a prior fiscal crunch. About 62 lakh people receive the pension monthly, paid via bank accounts or cooperative banks at home; the increased scheme will cost roughly Rs 1,050 crore monthly. Only 8.46 lakh beneficiaries receive a central contribution averaging Rs 300, with the state budgeting Rs 400 crore.