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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme National Social Assistance Programme is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides monthly financial aid of ₹1,000/- to widows aged 40 years and above who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Start date15 Aug 1995
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About This Scheme

Launched on 15th August 1995, the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month to widows aged 40 and above from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The pension is funded 70% by the Centre and 30% by the Union Territory.

Benefits

₹1.0K · monthly

The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
  • The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.

  • The applicant should be a widow.

  • The widow's age should be 40 years or older.

  • The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

  • The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Identity Proof (e.g., Voter ID Card, Driving License)
  • Proof of Age
  • Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card / Ration Card
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Address Proof
  • Death Certificate of the husband
  • Bank passbook / Bank account details
  • Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Post Application Processes

Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.

Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.

NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.

NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0K
Launched
15 Aug 1995

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