Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | BPL Families, Widows, Women |
| Level | State, Himachal Pradesh |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
Under this scheme, a monthly pension of Rs. 1500/- is provided to widows in the age group of 40 to 79 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh, aims to provide social security to widows. The scheme covers widows aged 40 to 79 years belonging to families living below the poverty line.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Rs. 1,000/- per month pension for eligible widows aged 40–70 years.
- Rs. 1,500/- per month pension for widows aged 70 years and above.
Eligibility
- Age
- 40 years or older
- Gender
- Female
- Also for
- Below poverty line families
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The widow should be 40 years of age or above.
- The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Who cannot apply
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Application steps
Offline
Step 1: The applicant shall submit the prescribed application form to the concerned Panchayat, Tehsil Welfare Officer, or District Welfare Officer, along with the required documents.
Step 2: Eligible applicants are identified in the Gram Sabha meeting, and the verified list along with the proposal is forwarded to the Tehsil Welfare Officer for scrutiny and completion of formalities.
Step 3: After due verification, the applications are submitted to the District Welfare Officer, who grants final approval for sanction of benefits.
Questions and answers
What is the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme?
It is a government scheme that provides monthly pension support to widows from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Which department implements this scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh.
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective is to provide social security and financial assistance to widows.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Widows aged 40 to 79 years belonging to selected families living below the poverty line are eligible.
Is age proof required for eligibility?
Yes, applicants must submit valid age proof documents.
Is BPL status mandatory to apply?
Yes, the applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Eligible widows receive a monthly pension under the scheme.
How can an eligible widow apply for the scheme?
Applications must be submitted offline using the prescribed form.
Where should the application be submitted?
The application can be submitted to the concerned Panchayat, Tehsil Welfare Officer, or District Welfare Officer.
Is the pension paid regularly?
Yes, the pension is paid monthly after approval.
Official portal and guidelines
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Documents from the provider
- Website esomsa.hp.gov.in
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