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Uttar Pradesh Provides Early Pension to Destitute Women for Festivals
6 Aug
Summary
- Uttar Pradesh government releases pension funds ahead of schedule
- Pension of ₹1,000 per month provided to over 36 lakh destitute women
- Aim is to help women celebrate festivals like Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami
In a move to support destitute women in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the upcoming festivals of Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami, the state government has released pension funds worth ₹1,115.64 crore to over 36.75 lakh beneficiaries. This is a significant step, as the pensions are usually issued only at the end of the quarter.
Under the destitute pension scheme, the government provides ₹1,000 per month to women over the age of 18 who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and whose husbands have passed away. Their annual family income must not exceed ₹2 lakh.
In the first quarter from April to June 2025, the government had already provided ₹1,062.15 crore to 35.78 lakh beneficiaries under this scheme. The latest disbursement in the first week of August 2025 is aimed at ensuring that the women can celebrate the upcoming festivals with their families with full enthusiasm.
A government spokesperson stated that this initiative is a crucial step to provide financial assistance to the destitute women before the festivals, allowing them to celebrate with their loved ones.
