Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred the January 2026 pension installment to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under various social security pension schemes of the Social Welfare Department.
Under this initiative, a total of Rs. 141 crore 66 lakh 51 thousand was directly transferred to the accounts of 9,47,345 eligible beneficiaries in the state. This included regular pension payments as well as arrears.
The government says that this step is significant in strengthening a technology-based, transparent, and responsive governance system.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government is continuously working for the welfare of the weaker sections of society, including the elderly, disabled, widows, farmers, destitute, and needy.
The government’s goal is to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of the schemes in a timely, transparent, and simple manner, so that they do not face any difficulties.
He said that the DBT and one-click payment system have curbed corruption and beneficiaries are receiving financial assistance directly without having to visit government offices.
This month, the maximum number of beneficiaries received assistance under the Old Age Pension Scheme. In addition, thousands of citizens also received social security benefits through widow, disability, farmer, abandoned women, maintenance grant, Tilu Rauteli, and dwarf pension schemes. This comprehensive coverage reflects the state government’s inclusive policy. Additional Secretary Sandeep Tiwari and other officers of the Social Welfare Department were present on this occasion.
15,784 new beneficiaries added to pension schemes
According to the government, from December 1, 2025, to February 3, 2026, 15,784 new beneficiaries were added to the social security pension schemes. To ensure transparency, 1,523 ineligible names were removed from the portal after verification of deceased beneficiaries.
The positive results of the digital pension portal, automatic age-eligibility identification, and regular monitoring have also come to light. From April 2024 to January 2026, old-age pensions were automatically approved for 428 eligible citizens upon reaching the age of 60.
