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INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)

INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 2006-07, the scheme INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme. The eligible individuals will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals on the first date of every month.

Benefits

Pension Amount: The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of DWCUA.

Time of Disbursement: The pension is disbursed on the first date of every month.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.

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    The applicant should be from an urban area.

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    The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

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    The applicant should be a widow.

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    The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

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    The eligible citizens will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The register containing the list of eligible citizens will be shared by the Bill Collector with the Municipal Commissioner.

Required Documents

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    Domicile Certificate
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    Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate
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    Proof of Widowhood

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Identification of Eligible Persons

The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the eligibility criteria. A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector.

Step 2: Recommendation and Sanction

The Bill Collector sends Ward Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner. The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes eligibility and sanctions pensions based on municipality-wise allocation.

Step 3: Disbursement of Pensions

The Project Director (DRDA) sends pension acquittance list and funds to Municipal Commissioners. The Municipal Commissioner issues cheques to Bill Collectors. The Bill Collector disburses pensions to pensioners in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.

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Level
Central Government

Available In

Andhra Pradesh

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

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