Lucknow. Taking forward the vision of inclusive development of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented many big schemes for the poor, deprived and weaker sections in the last 9 years. The objective of these schemes is to make people economically and socially strong.

Among these, 'Mission Zero Poverty' is an important scheme, through which the state government has succeeded in bringing out about 6 crore people from multidimensional poverty. Besides, many concrete steps have also been taken for the development of women, elderly, disabled, transgender and minority communities.

Mission Zero Poverty: Big plan to end poverty

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched “Mission Zero Poverty” from 2 October 2024 (Gandhi Jayanti). Under this scheme, poor families are being identified in every Gram Panchayat and their needs are being met. Till now, 13.57 lakh families have been identified in the state, who are getting the benefits of 17 government schemes. The government aims to connect these families with such employment that can provide them a sustainable income of at least ₹ 1.25 lakh every year.

Social Security: Increase in pension up to 5 times

Yogi government has made a big increase in pension schemes to strengthen social security.

• In 2017, the pension was ₹ 300 per month, which has now been reduced to ₹ 1000.
• It will be increased to ₹1500 per month from April 2026

At present 67.50 lakh elderly people, 26.81 lakh destitute women and 11.57 lakh disabled people are taking benefit of pension. The pension of leprosy patients has also been increased from ₹2500 to ₹3000 per month.

Housing and Ration Scheme: Relief to the poor

Providing houses and food to the poor has been the priority of the government.

• More than 62 lakh people got free housing in 9 years
• 15 crore people are being given free ration every month
• 35 kg food grains
• 1 kg dal/gram
• 1 kg salt
• 1 kg refined oil

Antyodaya cardholders also get 1 kg sugar every month. Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, 1.86 crore families are being given free gas connections and 2 free cylinders on Holi-Diwali.

Schemes for women: Empowerment of half the population

Many schemes are also being run for the development of women:

• 26.81 lakh daughters benefited from Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana
• Help to 1.05 lakh children from Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana
• More than 1 lakh children were linked to families through Mission Vatsalya
• 60 lakh mothers benefit from Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
• Marriage of 5.20 lakh daughters under Chief Minister's Mass Marriage Scheme

Under the Rural Livelihood Mission, 1.06 crore women have been linked to 9.43 lakh self-help groups.

Lakhpati Mahila Yojana and employment opportunities

Under the Lakhpati Mahila Yojana, 35 lakh women were identified, out of which 18.55 lakh women have become lakhpati.

• Operation of 2,682 ration shops was given to self-help groups.
• Women from 60 thousand groups are distributing ration.

Women have been allowed to work in night shifts. Female labor participation has increased from 13% in 2017 to 36%.

Empowerment of persons with disabilities: better facilities

Many important steps have been taken for the disabled:

• By 2024-25, 3.84 lakh people and in 2025-26, 17,454 people received devices.
• 1,679 cochlear surgeries and implants for 845 children
• 21 special schools, 16 of which have smart classes

Mamta School has been built in Lucknow and a special school has been built in Azamgarh. 4% reservation has also been given in government jobs and 5% in education.

Schemes for backward class and transgender community

• ₹1295 crore assistance to 6.47 lakh people through marriage grant scheme
• Computer training to 1.01 lakh youth

For Transgender Community:

• old age home facility
• Formation of Transgender Welfare Board
• Law enforcement to protect rights

Minority Welfare and Haj Facility

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for the minority community has been implemented in the entire state. Emphasis is being laid on facilities like education, health, employment and drinking water. Insurance, guidebooks and flight facilities are provided to Haj pilgrims. Lakhs of people went on Hajj from 2017 to 2025 and 17,200 applications have been received for 2026.

Schemes making UP stronger

In the last 9 years, Yogi government has implemented many schemes for the poor, women, disabled, minorities and deprived sections. Important steps have been taken towards making the state economically and socially strong by focusing on education, health, employment and social security.