Lucknow, April 25 -- With 1.20 crore people having enrolled in the scheme so far, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top state in the country for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), official sources said here on Friday.

Sources said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has not only made significant progress in development but has also set new records in social security and inclusive growth. "The success of APY in UP reflects the Yogi government's strong commitment to bringing central welfare schemes to the grassroots level, ensuring financial security for the underprivileged sections of society," they said.

Sources said that following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, CM Yogi launched an extensive awarenes...