Punjab govt sets up pensioners welfare board

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today okayed constitution of a pensioners welfare board in the state.

A spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said that the board would have a chairperson and 10 non-official members.

The Chief Minister also approved the appointment of Nachattar Singh Jahangir and Davinder Singh Dyal as the board's chairman and senior vice-Chairman, respectively.

The formal order in this regard would be issued shortly, the spokesperson said.