Ahead of festivals, UP disburses Rs 1,115 cr under widow pension scheme

In a compassionate move ahead of the festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the Uttar Pradesh government has extended a financial gift to support destitute women across Uttar Pradesh.

In line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the Department of Women Welfare has disbursed ₹1,115.64 crore for the second quarter (July–September) of the 2025–26 financial year under the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana.

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The funds were directly transferred to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of 36,75,623 eligible women via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in the first week of August.

The scheme, operated by the Women Welfare Department, is a significant initiative aimed at providing social and economic empowerment to women who have lost their husbands.

Women above the age of 18, who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and whose annual family income does not exceed ₹2 lakh, are eligible for a monthly pension of ₹1,000 under the scheme.

In the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year (April–June), the Uttar Pradesh government provided ₹1,062.15 crore in pension support to 35,78,111 widowed women.

Those women who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh can easily apply for the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana online through the official portal sspy-up.gov.in.

This digital system promotes transparency and convenience, helping eligible women receive the benefits without hurdles. The department has also taken steps to ensure quick and fair verification of applications so that more women can benefit from the scheme without delays.