Sarkari Yojana

Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana

Himachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: Himachal Pradesh's Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana pays women aged 18-59 ₹1500/- a month in recognition of their role in the home, culture and family economy.

About Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana

Himachal Pradesh’s Department of Social Justice and Empowerment introduced the “Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana” to acknowledge the major role women play in running households, keeping culture alive, and sustaining the family economy, by giving them monthly assistance.

Objective:

  • Recognising women’s role in building and safeguarding the state’s cultural heritage.
  • Promoting women’s financial empowerment and self-reliance.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Women aged 18-59 years can apply

Women aged 18-59 years can apply.

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Permanent residence in Himachal Pradesh is required

Permanent residence in Himachal Pradesh is required.

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No member of the applicant's family should belong…

No member of the applicant's family should belong to any of these groups:
Central/State Government employees/pensioners, or contract/outsourced/daily wage/part-time workers, etc.
Category employees, serving/ex-servicemen and military widows, Anganwadi workers/helpers/ Asha Workers/Mid-Day Meal Workers drawing honorarium, Multi-Task Workers, Social Security Pension Beneficiaries, staff of Panchayat Raj Institutions/Urban Local Bodies, pensioners/employees of Public Undertakings/Boards/Councils/Agencies under the Central/State Government, persons registered for Goods and Services Tax, and income tax payers etc.
Buddhist nuns (Chomo) residing permanently in Buddhist monasteries.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Every month, eligible women receive financial help…

Every month, eligible women receive financial help of ₹1500/-.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Age certificate that is valid

Age certificate that is valid

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Himachali Bonafide/Native Certificate

Himachali Bonafide/Native Certificate

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Bank Passbook/Post Office Account Number photocopy

Bank Passbook/Post Office Account Number photocopy

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Aadhar Card photocopy

Aadhar Card photocopy

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Ration Card photocopy

Ration Card photocopy

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Certificate for Buddhist nuns (from the Panchayat or…

Certificate for Buddhist nuns (from the Panchayat or the Chief Chomo, i.e. chief nun, of the Buddhist monastery)

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Certificate of disability (if needed)

Certificate of disability (if needed)

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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In office hours, go to the District Welfare…

In office hours, go to the District Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer and obtain a printed copy of the prescribed application form from the staff assigned to issue and receive applications.

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Complete all compulsory fields and enclose copies of…

Complete all compulsory fields and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attested where needed.

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Lodge the signed and completed form along with…

Lodge the signed and completed form along with the documents at the Tehsil Welfare Office.

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Take an acknowledgment or receipt from the Tehsil…

Take an acknowledgment or receipt from the Tehsil Welfare Office, and make sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References