Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday shared that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 1 crore 6 lakh 17 thousand destitute women, elderly citizens, and differently-abled persons in Uttar Pradesh are receiving a monthly pension of ₹1,000, enabling them to lead a life of dignity and self-respect.
CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Welfare Schemes Empowering Over One Crore Beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh
Highlighting the government’s commitment to social welfare, the Chief Minister said that over 11 lakh differently-abled individuals are not only availing subsistence allowances but are also being provided with assistive devices and artificial limbs to help them live with confidence and independence.
Support Through Social and Marriage Schemes
Under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana (Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme), the government has successfully solemnized the marriages of 4,77,680 couples, transferring a total assistance amount of ₹2,378.12 crore directly to beneficiaries.
CM Yogi described these pension and support programs as “the true pillars of life”, adding that they reflect the philosophy of ‘Antyodaya se Rashtra Uday’ — the rise of the nation through the upliftment of its most vulnerable citizens.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed his government’s resolve to continue extending financial and social security to every section of society, ensuring that welfare schemes reach those most in need.
