Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred October 2026 pension payments directly to the bank accounts of 9 lakh 99 thousand 484 beneficiaries during a programme at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office. The total amount transferred was ₹148 crore 18 lakh 84 thousand 500.

The payment was made through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The transfer covered old-age, widow, disability and other social security pension schemes run by the Social Welfare Department.

Pension coverage and payments

Old-age pension beneficiaries received the largest share of the October payment. The department transferred ₹93.69 crore to 6 lakh 24 thousand 616 beneficiaries under the scheme.

Widow pension payments reached 2 lakh 39 thousand 527 beneficiaries, with ₹35.93 crore transferred. Disability pension payments totalled ₹13.50 crore for 89 thousand 971 beneficiaries.

The remaining payments covered several other schemes. These included farmer pension for 27 thousand 92 beneficiaries, deserted women’s pension for 8 thousand 442 beneficiaries and maintenance grants for 7 thousand 461 beneficiaries.

Payments were also made to 2 thousand 248 beneficiaries under the Teelu Rauteli pension scheme and 127 beneficiaries under the dwarf pension scheme. Taken together, the schemes covered 9 lakh 99 thousand 484 beneficiaries and involved ₹148.18 crore.

Dhami said the government was working to strengthen the social and economic position of vulnerable, deprived and needy sections. He said pension schemes were intended not only to provide financial support but also to help beneficiaries live with dignity and social security.

The chief minister said the government was giving particular priority to the dignity of older people, the financial security of widowed women and the empowerment of people with disabilities. He also said officials must ensure that eligible beneficiaries do not face difficulties during implementation.

Special provision for beneficiaries without Aadhaar

Dhami said some older people and people with disabilities had faced difficulties preparing pension documents and completing other formalities. In coordination with the central government, around 7 thousand beneficiaries are being provided pension support under special provisions even without Aadhaar.

He said the state government was making continuous efforts to ensure that social security pension payments reached beneficiaries every month on time. Special efforts were also made to deliver the October payment before Diwali.

According to the chief minister, DBT sends money directly to beneficiaries’ accounts, improving transparency and reducing the possibility of unnecessary delays. He directed officials to maintain transparency and prevent inconvenience for eligible recipients.

Dhami said government schemes achieve their purpose only when benefits reach needy people on time. He also extended greetings to beneficiaries for Diwali, Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj and Govardhan Puja, and wished them good health, peace and well-being.

The programme was attended by Social Welfare Minister Khajan Das, Additional Secretary Vikram Yadav, Director of Tribal Welfare Sanjay Tolia, Joint Secretary of the Social Welfare Department Dhirendra Singh, Joint Director Geetaram Nautiyal and Assistant Director Hemlata Pandey.

Conclusion

The October 2026 transfer provided ₹148 crore 18 lakh 84 thousand 500 in social security pension support to 9 lakh 99 thousand 484 beneficiaries, with the government directing officials to ensure timely and transparent payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many beneficiaries received the October 2026 pension payment?

The payment reached 9 lakh 99 thousand 484 beneficiaries across the covered pension and assistance schemes.

Q. How much money was transferred in total?

The total amount transferred was ₹148 crore 18 lakh 84 thousand 500, also reported as ₹148.18 crore.

Q. How much was transferred under the old-age pension scheme?

Old-age pension payments of ₹93.69 crore were transferred to 6 lakh 24 thousand 616 beneficiaries.

Q. How much was paid under widow and disability pensions?

Widow pension payments totalled ₹35.93 crore for 2 lakh 39 thousand 527 beneficiaries. Disability pension payments totalled ₹13.50 crore for 89 thousand 971 beneficiaries.

Q. Were pensions provided to people without Aadhaar?

The chief minister said around 7 thousand beneficiaries were receiving pension support under special provisions even without Aadhaar.

Q. How were the pension payments transferred?

The payments were transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

Q. What did the chief minister direct officials to do?

He directed officials to maintain transparency and ensure that eligible beneficiaries faced no inconvenience during implementation.