Uttarakhand Chief Minister Launches Pension Scheme and Social Welfare Initiatives
Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently launched significant social welfare initiatives, including the transfer of ₹176.59 crores in pensions to over 974,000 beneficiaries. He emphasized the government's commitment to delivering welfare benefits to all eligible citizens without discrimination. The CM highlighted various successful programs aimed at economic empowerment and social justice, showcasing the state's impressive growth in recent years. With a focus on infrastructure and tourism, Uttarakhand is poised for further development. Read on to discover more about these initiatives and their impact on the community.
| Jun 4, 2026, 16:16 IST
Uttarakhand's Social Welfare Initiatives
On Thursday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a state-level awareness and orientation program held at the IRDT auditorium in Survey Chowk, Dehradun.
During this event, he transferred a pension amount of ₹176.59 crores to the accounts of 974,338 beneficiaries. According to an official statement, the Chief Minister also administered an oath for a drug-free society and the respect and care for senior citizens.
Addressing the state-level awareness workshop, the Chief Minister emphasized that this initiative will play a crucial role in delivering social welfare benefits to the most marginalized individuals in society. He highlighted the government's commitment to ensuring that every eligible person receives the benefits of welfare schemes without discrimination, delay, or hindrance.
He noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas," welfare initiatives have significantly expanded across the country. Programs such as the Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and free ration schemes have benefited millions. Additionally, initiatives like Stand-Up India, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, PM Svanidhi, Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana, and the National Livelihood Mission have created opportunities for self-employment and economic empowerment for marginalized communities.
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The Chief Minister stated that the state government is continuously working to strengthen social justice. Under the Antyodaya initiative, eligible families are provided with three free LPG cylinders annually. The vehicle allowance for disabled government employees has been increased. Women are being economically empowered through self-help groups linked to the Lakshmi Didis scheme and skill development programs. Initiatives like the Chief Minister's Self-Employment Scheme, Chief Minister's Migration Prevention Scheme, Vibrant Village Program, and the Apni Sarkar portal are proving beneficial in extending development to remote areas.
He further mentioned that under the Prime Minister's guidance, Uttarakhand has made unprecedented progress in road infrastructure, education, healthcare, rail connectivity, and air transport. The successful hosting of national games and G-20 meetings has enhanced Uttarakhand's global image, while investment proposals from the Global Investors Summit are being rapidly implemented at the grassroots level. The state is also promoting winter tourism and accelerating projects under the Kedarkhand and Mansakhand temple circuit initiative. Projects like the Sharda Corridor, Rishikesh-Haridwar Corridor, Yamuna Corridor, Vivekananda Corridor, and Golju Corridor are also progressing swiftly.
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The Chief Minister revealed that the state's economy has grown by one and a half times over the past four years, with the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) recording a 7.23 percent increase in the last year alone. Per capita income has risen by 41 percent in the past four years. Uttarakhand has seen a record decline in unemployment to 4.4 percent, which is better than the national average. The state's budget has exceeded ₹1 lakh crore, with significant growth recorded in sectors such as homestays, industries, startups, heliports, and power generation.