TG: Minister Seethakka said on Saturday that new pensions will be granted to HIV victims in the state soon. He said that so far 36 thousand HIV victims in the state are receiving pension. Including the new ones, more than 50 thousand people will receive financial assistance. He said that more than 13 thousand applications are under consideration, they will be verified and sent to the Finance Department. He said that pensions will be granted as soon as they are approved.