New Delhi, June 4 -- The Uttarakhand government on Thursday disbursed pension payments worth Rs.176.59 crore to 9,74,338 beneficiaries under various welfare schemes, as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami outlined the state's efforts to strengthen social security and improve delivery of government benefits.

The pension transfer was carried out through a one-click digital platform during a state-level awareness and orientation programme held in Dehradun.

Officials said the amount represented pension payments for May 2026 under different social welfare programmes administered by the state government.

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the objective of the government's welfare framework is to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive su...