The Delhi government on Friday announced that the pension for senior citizens, disabled and widows has been increased. "Pension for senior citizens has been raised from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 and from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000," said Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. The pension for disabled and widows has also been increased from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, he added.