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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Disburses April Pensions to Over 7.5 Lakh Beneficiaries

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami disbursed April pensions worth Rs 111.82 crore to 756,682 beneficiaries under 100% state-funded schemes. The pensions cover categories including old age, widow, disability, farmer, and abandoned women. Dhami emphasized the government's commitment to Antyodaya and directed officials to conduct surveys for individuals turning 59 to ensure timely benefits. He also urged innovative approaches and consolidation of scheme information on a single platform.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Disburses April Pensions to 7.5 Lakh

  • Rs 111.82 crore disbursed to 756,682 pensioners
  • Includes old age, widow, disability, farmer, and other pensions
  • Over 60,000 new beneficiaries added annually
  • CM directs advance surveys and simplified income criteria
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Uttarakhand CM disburses April pension to beneficiaries of Social Welfare Department

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami releases Rs 111.82 crore for April pensions to 756,682 beneficiaries under state-funded social welfare schemes.

"The government is committed to Antyodaya and is therefore placing special emphasis on empowering economically and socially weaker sections. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, May 6

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday disbursed the April pension to beneficiaries of the Social Welfare Department through a one-click system.

Under this initiative, a total amount of Rs 111 crore 82 lakh 52 thousand was released to 756,682 pensioners covered under 100% state-funded schemes. These include old age, widow, disability, farmer, abandoned women, maintenance grant, Teelu Rauteli, and dwarf pensions.

Addressing a program held at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister said that the government is committed to Antyodaya and is therefore placing special emphasis on empowering economically and socially weaker sections. He stated that continuous camps are being organised to ensure that every eligible and needy individual receives the benefits of Social Welfare Department pensions, a release said. As a result, more than 60,000 new beneficiaries are being added to these pension schemes every year.

He directed officials to continue organising such multi-purpose camps in the future. Dhami also instructed that surveys be conducted among individuals turning 59 each year, and that all necessary formalities, including application processes, be completed in advance so that they can start receiving benefits immediately upon attaining the age of 60.

The Chief Minister further emphasised the need to make the annual income criteria more practical so that a larger number of people can benefit from the schemes. Additionally, he called for consolidating information about pension schemes and other departmental initiatives on a single platform.

The Chief Minister also urged officials to adopt innovative approaches and share best practices in the field of social welfare with other departments. He further suggested establishing communication with elderly citizens and pensioners through a call centre.

- ANI

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James A
Good to see a state government prioritizing social welfare. The one-click system sounds efficient, but I hope the income criteria become truly practical as CM Dhami suggested. Many needy families fall through the cracks with outdated thresholds.
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Priya S
As someone from Uttarakhand, I'm glad to see this. My grandmother gets the old age pension and it really helps. But they should also focus on making the application process simpler in rural areas—many elders don't have access to online forms. Still, kudos to the CM for this initiative! 🌸
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Nikita R
While I appreciate the intent, Rs 111 crore for 756k beneficiaries means only about Rs 1,470 per person per month. That's barely enough for basic needs in today's inflation. The government needs to increase the pension amount substantially. Hope they look into it.
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Tanya I
Great move by CM Dhami! The survey for 59-year-olds is a smart idea—ensuring they get benefits at 60 without delays. Also, the call center for elderly citizens is thoughtful. Hope this becomes a model for other hill states too! 🏔️

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