India, Feb. 6 -- justify;">Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday directed the Social Welfare Department to further strengthen eligibility checks, verification mechanisms and payment processes under all social security schemes, ensuring that benefits reach eligible citizens without delay or negligence at any level.

The Chief Minister was speaking after transferring the January 2026 pension instalment to beneficiaries' bank accounts through a one-click digital system from the Chief Minister's residence. The initiative reinforces the state government's commitment to technology-driven, transparent and citizen-centric governance.

Addressing officials, CM Dhami said the state government is continuously working for the welf...