UP’s Zero Poverty Scheme to be Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

On the occasion of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the upcoming ‘Zero Poverty’ Mission will be named after Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. The scheme aims to uplift every underprivileged and deprived individual above the poverty line. While paying tribute in Lucknow, Yogi criticized opposition parties for disrespecting Ambedkar’s legacy and emphasized the BJP’s efforts to preserve and promote his ideals. Meanwhile, BSP chief Mayawati and SP president Akhilesh Yadav also marked the occasion, offering differing political perspectives on Dalit welfare and Ambedkar’s vision.

Announcement Highlights

• On Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary (April 14, 2025), Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced that the state’s Zero Poverty Scheme will be named in honor of Baba Saheb.
• The announcement was made during an event at the Ambedkar Mahasabha campus in Lucknow.

Scheme Objectives

• Aimed at eradicating poverty across UP, the most populous Indian state.
• Seeks to provide basic amenities to all underprivileged families in a comprehensive manner.
• Focused on saturation approach: ensuring all government benefits reach every eligible family.

Target Beneficiaries

Marginalized and tribal communities,

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

Benefits Under Scheme

• Land allotment
• Housing
• Toilets under Swachh Bharat
• Pensions
• Ration cards
• Ayushman Bharat health cards

Scale of Implementation

• 14 to 15 lakh families to be provided all facilities at once.
• Implementation through Gram Panchayats, identifying 20–25 families in each still lacking benefits.

Support from Central Schemes

Cited successful schemes under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership,

• 80 crore people receiving free ration
• 50 crore beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat
• 12 crore homes with toilets
• 10 crore families under Ujjwala Yojana
• 45 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened
• 4 crore houses provided

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	UP’s Zero Poverty Scheme to be Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Occasion	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary (April 14, 2025)
Announcement by	UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Scheme Name	Zero Poverty Scheme to be named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Objective	Complete eradication of poverty in UP
Target Groups	Musahar, Vantangia, Tharu, Sahariya, Gond, Kol communities
Scheme Benefits	Land, house, toilet, pension, ration card, Ayushman card
Scale	14–15 lakh families to be covered in one go
Gram Panchayat Focus	20–25 families per Panchayat to be saturated with all schemes
Linked Central Schemes	Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan, PM Awas, free ration, etc.
Quote from CM Yogi	“Be educated. If we are educated, we won’t get distracted.”