Archive · 7 Aug 2025
UP Disburses Funds to Destitute Women Ahead of Festivals
The Uttar Pradesh government is providing financial assistance to widows through the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana.
They distributed ₹1,115.64 crore to over 36 lakh women for the upcoming festivals, aiming to provide economic support.
The funds were directly deposited into the beneficiaries' bank accounts, ensuring they can celebrate the festivals without financial difficulty.
The scheme, run by the Women Welfare Department, offers a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to eligible women who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and meet the income criteria.
Uttar Pradesh government disbursed ₹1,115.64 crore under the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana.
The funds were transferred for the second quarter (July-September) of the 2025-26 financial year.
The money was distributed to 36,75,623 eligible women.
The pension aims to support women who have lost their husbands.
Eligible women receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000.
- Who
- 36,75,623 eligible women
- What
- ₹1,115.64 crore disbursed under Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana
- When
- First week of August
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To support destitute women and provide financial assistance during festive season
- Scheme Name
- Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana
- Disbursed Amount
- ₹1,115.64 crore
- Beneficiaries
- 36,75,623 women
- Payment Period
- Second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26
- Monthly Pension
- ₹1,000
