What you get
- Women who are more than 40 to less than 75 years old monthly pension of ₹ 1000/-. | - Women who are more than 75 years old monthly pension of ₹ 1500/-.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme by the Government of India provides financial assistance to widows living below the poverty line.
Who is eligible to benefit from the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme?
Widows belonging to economically vulnerable households, often identified based on their Below Poverty Line (BPL) status, are eligible to receive benefits under this scheme.
What is the amount of pension provided ?
Amount of pension provided Rs 1000 to Rs1500.
Is there any age restriction for widows to avail benefits under this scheme?
Widow applicants of more than 40 years are eligible to receive pension benefits under this scheme.
Is there an application fee?
Fees for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme is Rs. 33/- . Payment of fees can be done through E-Mitra.
May other state person apply for the scheme benefits?
No. only Rajasthan.
What is Bhamashah Card ?
The Bhamashah card provided by this yojana is linked to a bank account in the name of the housewife. The card also provides women with biometric identification and core banking functions, as well as a variety of cash benefits that are directly transferred to their bank account.
What is "IFSC code"?
The IFSC code uniquely identifies a specific bank branch participating in electronic fund transfer systems in India.
What is DBT?
DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer. It is a mechanism used by governments to transfer financial assistance or subsidies directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
Is this scheme for Urban area?
Urban and Rural Both.