Dehradun: On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a function at the Himalayan Cultural Centre in Nimbuwala. During the event, he launched civil services coaching for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) and felicitated 23 senior citizens for outstanding contributions in various fields, alongside five students selected through essay and painting competitions.
With a single click, the Chief Minister disbursed the pension amount for the month of September, releasing a total of ₹147 crore 34 lakh 53 thousand directly to 9,93,886 pensioners across the state. He also administered an oath for the welfare of senior citizens and planted a sapling under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
Extending his greetings, CM Dhami stated that the presence of elders in a family provides a foundation of security, values, and guidance. He reaffirmed his commitment as the state’s Chief Servant to ensure the honor, security, and well-being of every senior citizen in Uttarakhand.
Key welfare measures highlighted during the event include:
Monthly Pension: The state provides ₹1,500 per month to senior citizens, with both husband and wife eligible for individual pensions.
Old Age Homes: Government-run old age homes are operational in Bageshwar, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi, while new facilities are under construction in Dehradun, Almora, and Champawat. NGO-operated facilities also function in Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital.
Legal & Social Support: Implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, free pilgrimage travel under the Deendayal Matri-Pitri Tirthatan Yojana, and free medical treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
The event was attended by MLA Savita Kapoor, official functionaries Ram Chandra Gaur, Media Advisory Committee Chairman Prof. Govind Bisht, Secretary Sridhar Babu Addanki, Director Sanjay Kumar, Director of Tribal Welfare Sanjay Singh Tolia, Joint Director G.R. Nautiyal, and other dignitaries.
