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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Uttarakhand.
Official state nodal department overseeing Farmers & Agriculture schemes and citizen benefits in Uttarakhand.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 3 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand administers 3 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Kisan Pension Yojana Uttarakhand (Elderly Small Farmer Social Pension), Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Kisan Kalyan Yojana Uttarakhand (Zero Percent Interest Loan), Uttarakhand Apple Mission (80% Subsidy for Ultra-High-Density Apple Orchards). These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://uk.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand
Monthly direct social pension of ₹1,200 for small and marginal elderly farmers aged 60 and above strengthening agricultural productivity and income.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand
Interest-free agricultural loans up to ₹3 Lakh for small/marginal farmers and up to ₹5 Lakh for SHGs disbursed directly via DBT into bank accounts.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand
80% capital subsidy for high-yielding Italian/Chilean rootstocks, anti-hail nets, micro-drip systems, and trellis supports.