Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s relief fund reaches the needy without discrimination
Data from the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund shows a significant increase in both the number of beneficiaries and the total financial assistance provided between 2021 and 2026. The fund aims to support individuals facing economic hardship or medical crises without discrimination.
Why it matters
It highlights the scale of state-level social welfare interventions and the growing reliance on government relief funds for vulnerable populations.
The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has emerged as a vital source of financial support for people facing economic hardship, serious illnesses, and other adverse circumstances. The scope of assistance has expanded steadily, ensuring relief reaches needy individuals across Uttar Pradesh without discrimination. An analysis of available data shows that between the financial years 2021-22 and 2025-26, a total of 244,263 beneficiaries received assistance amounting to ₹4,324.60 crore. During this period, the annual number of beneficiaries increased from 16,640 to 74,531, registering nearly a 4.5-fold rise. Divisional and district-wise figures further reflect the extensive geographical reach of the assistance.
The number of beneficiaries receiving support from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has witnessed substantial growth over the years. In 2021-22, assistance worth ₹289.71 crore benefited 16,640 people. In 2022-23, the assistance amount increased to ₹572.97 crore, reaching 31,745 beneficiaries. During 2023-24, 54,473 beneficiaries received relief worth ₹1,008.50 crore.
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