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Pension to Unmarried Poor, Incapacitated Women of Age 50 years and above

The 'Pension to Unmarried Poor, Incapacitated Women of age 50 years and above' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to unmarried, poor, incapacitated women of age 50 years and above.

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About This Scheme

The 'Pension to Unmarried Poor, Incapacitated Women of age 50 years and above' is a state scheme launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to unmarried, poor, incapacitated women of age 50 years and above. The destitute women are also provided with one free saree during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

Benefits

₹1.0K · monthly

Pension:

  • ₹1,000/- per month.

Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:

  • One free saree.

Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:

  • 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
  • 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

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 woman.

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    The applicant should be destitute.

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    The applicant should be unmarried.

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    The applicant's age should be 50 years and above.

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    The applicant's fixed assets should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Required Documents

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    Applicant's Photo.
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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Proof of age.
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    Aadhaar Consent Form.
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    Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.
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    Self–declaration of Applicant.
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    Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).
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    Bank Passbook.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Data Sources