PRAYAGRAJ, May 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh government's old age pension scheme is reaching more senior citizens in Prayagraj, with over 1.74 lakh beneficiaries expected to be covered in the 2025-26 financial year, according to the district social welfare department.

According to data from the department, 1.74 lakh elderly people in the district are expected to benefit from the scheme in the financial year 2025-26. This includes over 3,928 new beneficiaries added this year, district social welfare officer Pragya Pandey said.

In comparison, 1,44,576 people availed of the scheme in 2024-25, up from 1,22,657 in 2023-24. The scheme is open to individuals aged 60 and above whose total annual income is up to Rs.46,080 in rural areas and Rs.56,460 i...