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Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme - Punjab

Punjab State Government started a pension for widow and destitute women.

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About This Scheme

This is the major social welfare scheme of Punjab Government. The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide monthly pension to those women who don't have any sustainable income source. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government.

Benefits

₹1.5K · monthly

Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab .

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    The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .

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    The below mentioned women are eligible for monthly pension :-

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    Widow Women.

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    Destitute Women.

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    Unmarried Women.

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    The Age of the beneficiary should be :-

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    Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years.

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    Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.

Required Documents

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    Judgement of court or panchayat / Divorce Deed Only In case applied by Divorced Destitute Women.
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    Date of Birth Proof of Widow/Destitute Women (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card)
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    First page of Passbook.
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    Copy of UDID Card/ Disability Certificate and Self Declaration.
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    Death Certificate of Husband.
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    Self-Declaration.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.

Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".

Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here

Step-4: Fill out the application form.

Step-5: Attach the required documents

Step-6: Submit.

IIn-person

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.

Step-2: Fill out the application form.

Step-3: Attach required documents.

Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹1.5K

Available In

Punjab

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Data Sources