New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday transferred Rs.148.18 crore to 999,484 beneficiaries under the state's social welfare pension schemes for October 2026. The payment was made through direct benefit transfer (DBT) at an event held at the chief minister's camp office, ahead of the Diwali festival.

The transfer covers several categories, including old-age, widow and disability pensions, as well as support for farmers and other eligible groups. The government said the monthly payments were intended to provide financial security to vulnerable sections and ensure that assistance reached beneficiaries without delay.

According to details shared at the event, 624,616 old-age pension beneficiaries rec...