Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare department Ms Sarita Chauhan today chaired a meeting of all District Social Welfare Officers of Jammu Division to review the physical and financial achievements registered by the department under various schemes .During the meeting, Commissioner Secretary reviewed the progress under various schemes including National Social Assistance Programme, Integrated Social Security Scheme and Pre and Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, State Marriage assistance Scheme, Aasara, Working of Social Welfare Homes, Construction of SC/OBC Hostels etc,Director Social Welfare Jammu Mr. Vir Ji Hangloo gave an over view of the schemes implemented by the Department. It was apprised that at present 251626 beneficiaries are being provided monthly financial assistance (pensions) under National Social Assistance Programme, Integrated Social Security Scheme which includes Old age/Widows/Divorcees/Physically Challenged people,Speaking on the occasion, Ms Chauhan said that the people should be made aware about various welfare schemes being implemented by the department so that they can avail maximum benefits from these schemes. She directed the officers to ensure comprehensive coverage of deserving population under the schems for inclusive growth of weaker and vulnerable sections. All the District Social welfare Officers were asked to ensure that monthly pension at the revised rate of Rs.1000/- per month be disbursed to the pensioners after Biometric verification (aadhar) of beneficiary and verification of eligibility in accordance with the norms/guidelines, It was further stressed to arrange special camps for collection of aadhar cards and making the masses aware of the schemes being implemented by the Department like Pre and Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, State Marriage assistance Scheme, Aasara, etc.