Sarkari Yojana
Deserted Women Pension Scheme
About Deserted Women Pension Scheme
The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, has introduced the “Deserted Women Pension Scheme”, which pays a monthly pension to deserted married women, deserted husbands or wives who are mentally ill, and destitute unmarried women older than 40 years living in the state.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Deserted Women Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only permanent residents of Uttarakhand may apply
Only permanent residents of Uttarakhand may apply.
Family income must be ₹4,000/- a month or…
Family income must be ₹4,000/- a month or less, or the applicant must be in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
The applicant must belong to one of these…
The applicant must belong to one of these groups:
a married woman who has been abandoned/deserted, or
a deserted husband or wife suffering from mental illness, or
an unmarried destitute woman older than 40 years.
For abandoned/deserted married women:
The marriage must have lasted over 1 year.
The husband must have been missing/away for over 1 year or must have abandoned her.
Her self-declaration of desertion must be certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member.
For mentally ill deserted husbands/wives:
A disability certificate from a government hospital stating that mental disability prevents the person from earning a living is required.
For destitute unmarried women:
She must be older than 40 years.
The pension stops if she marries.
Benefits Provided
Deserted Women Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension Amount:
Beneficiaries receive ₹1,200/- every month.
For Mentally Disabled ill Husband/Wife:
The monthly amount rises to ₹1,400/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The applicant's active mobile number
The applicant's active mobile number
A passport-size photograph attested by the Gram Pradhan…
A passport-size photograph attested by the Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor
A valid Aadhaar identity card
A valid Aadhaar identity card
Voter ID (election photo identity) card
Voter ID (election photo identity) card
A CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar
A CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar
A current family income certificate or BPL certificate
A current family income certificate or BPL certificate
A document proving age (for destitute unmarried women)
A document proving age (for destitute unmarried women)
A government hospital disability certificate confirming that mental…
A government hospital disability certificate confirming that mental disability prevents earning a livelihood (for mentally ill deserted husbands/wives)
A desertion self-declaration certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward…
A desertion self-declaration certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member (for abandoned/deserted married women)
A copy of the family register (rural areas…
A copy of the family register (rural areas only) Note: Every document listed must be issued in the district where the application is filed.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Deserted Women Pension Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applications can be made online, directly or through a Common Service Center (CSC), on the Department's Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in). The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying:, the applicant's mobile number; a passport-size photograph attested by the Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by the Councillor; photocopies of the Aadhaar card and Voter ID card; CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar); a valid family income certificate or BPL certificate; a copy of the family register (rural areas only); and a copy of the resolution passed at the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (rural areas) / certified by the Councillor (urban areas) In the case of deserted women: Where the marriage has lasted over 01 year and the husband has been missing/has abandoned her for over 01 year, the woman must give a self-declaration about it, verified by the relevant Gram Pradhan/Ward Member. In the case of mentally ill persons: Where the husband or wife is mentally ill, a certificate from the Medical Officer of a government hospital must be produced, clearly stating that mental illness prevents the applicant from earning a living. Every document above must be issued in the district where the application is filed. In rural areas, the online form is checked through recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and the Block Development Officer in turn, and the District Social Welfare Officer makes the final decision. In urban areas, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and the Sub-District Magistrate verify and recommend. Once the application is found in order, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it and pension payment begins. The pension reaches the applicant's bank account one month after approval.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.