On the good occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary on April 14, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a transformative initiative—the UP Zero Poverty Scheme, now named in honor of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. This bold move aims to uplift the poorest and most marginalized communities across the state, aligning with Ambedkar’s vision of social equality and justice.

What is UP’s Zero Poverty Scheme?

The UP Zero Poverty Scheme is a state-level poverty eradication initiative designed to eliminate extreme poverty in Uttar Pradesh by ensuring that every underprivileged household receives access to all essential government welfare schemes. From housing and health to food security and financial inclusion, this scheme takes a saturation approach, ensuring no eligible family is left behind.

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Objective of the Scheme

The primary objectives of the Dr. Ambedkar Zero Poverty Scheme are:

• To eradicate extreme poverty from Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state.
• To ensure universal coverage of key welfare schemes among the most deprived communities.
• To promote dignity, equality, and economic upliftment for marginalized citizens.
• To honor the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by working toward the inclusive development of all.

Overview of the UP Zero Poverty Scheme

Scheme Name	Zero Poverty Scheme named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Launched By	Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Launch Date	April 14, 2025 (On the 134th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar)
Objective	Complete eradication of poverty in Uttar Pradesh
Target Beneficiaries	Marginalized and Tribal Communities: Musahar, Vantangia, Tharu, Sahariya, Gond, Kol
Major Benefits	Land, Housing, Toilets, Pensions, Ration Cards, Ayushman Bharat Health Cards
Coverage Goal	14–15 lakh families in one phase
Implementation Level	Gram Panchayat and District Administration
Approach	Saturation-based delivery of all benefits at once
Application Mode	Offline (No online portal available)
Enrollment Process	Household Survey → Document Verification → Field Visit → Final Registration
Supporting Central Schemes	Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan, PM Awas, Free Ration, etc.
Contact Point	Gram Panchayat Offices / District Administration Offices
Quote by CM	“Be educated. If we are educated, we won’t get distracted.”

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
• Belong to a marginalized, tribal, or extremely poor community.
• Families that have not received full benefits under major government welfare programs.
• Priority will be given to the Musahar, Vantangia, Tharu, Sahariya, Gond, and Kol communities.
• Must not own land, housing, or basic sanitary infrastructure (if applicable).

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card (for identity verification)
• Ration Card
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC categories)
• Residential Proof
• Bank Account Passbook (preferably Jan Dhan account)
• Passport-sized photographs

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Benefits Under the Zero Poverty Scheme

Families covered under the Zero Poverty Scheme will receive all necessary welfare benefits in a bundled format, including:

• Land allotment for landless families.
• Housing support under PM Awas Yojana.
• Toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission.
• Health insurance through Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
• Free Ration under PM Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana.
• Pension support for senior citizens, disabled individuals, and widows.
• Gas connections under Ujjwala Yojana.
• Financial inclusion via Jan Dhan bank accounts.
• Ownership documents under Gharauni initiative.

Target Beneficiaries

The scheme focuses on socio-economically vulnerable and tribal communities, especially those that have been left out of mainstream development. These include:

• Musahar
• Vantangia
• Tharu
• Sahariya
• Gond
• Kol

Each Gram Panchayat will identify 20–25 such families for priority inclusion.

Application Process of the Zero Poverty Scheme

Unlike conventional schemes, this one follows a proactive and field-based approach:

• Identification by Gram Panchayat: Local authorities survey villages and list underprivileged families.
• Document Collection and Verification: Applicants submit the necessary documents to field officers.
• Field Visits: Verification teams conduct household visits for data validation.
• Enrollment: Eligible families are registered in the central system.
• Benefit Disbursement: All scheme benefits are delivered in one go to each approved family.

Note: There is currently no online application portal. The entire process is handled at the village and block level through the Gram Panchayat and District Administration.

Salient Features of the Scheme

• Named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, symbolizing commitment to social justice.
• 14–15 lakh families to be covered in the initial phase.
• Operates on a saturation model, ensuring comprehensive benefit delivery.
• Supports inter-scheme integration, combining central and state schemes into a unified delivery system.
• First-of-its-kind campaign to declare a state poverty-free in a structured, data-driven manner.
• Involves real-time monitoring by Gram Panchayats and district authorities.

Contact Details

For any assistance or queries, beneficiaries can contact:

• District Social Welfare Office
• Gram Pradhan or Panchayat Office
• Block Development Officer (BDO)

Official government helpline numbers will be announced soon on the UP Government Portal.

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