Sarkari Yojana

Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan's IGNWPS, started on 7-10-2009, pays BPL widows ₹ 1000/- a month between ages 40 and 75, and ₹ 1500/- a month after 75, with Centre and State sharing the cost.

About Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension yojana

Rajasthan’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department began the “Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension Yojana (IGNWPS)” on 7-10-2009 to give financial support to widows in the state. Widows from households below the poverty line qualify, and the monthly pension they receive is funded jointly by the Central and State governments.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

07 Oct 2009

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Domicile of Rajasthan is required

Domicile of Rajasthan is required.

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Only widows from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families…

Only widows from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families qualify.

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The applicant has to be aged 40 years

The applicant has to be aged 40 years.

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

Benefits Provided

Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A widow older than 40 but younger than…

A widow older than 40 but younger than 75 years gets ₹ 1000/- as pension every month.

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Once she is more than 75 years old,…

Once she is more than 75 years old, the monthly pension goes up to ₹ 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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Applicant's photographs

Applicant's photographs.

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Death certificate of the husband

Death certificate of the husband.

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B.P.L

B.P.L. card.

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Age certificate

Age certificate.

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

2009-10-07

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension yojana through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration

Step-1: Open the official portal.

Step-2: Choose "Register".

Step-3: The SSO registration page opens, offering the following option.

Citizen

Step-4: Continue using either Jan Aadhaar or Google.

Jan Aadhaar : Type the Jan Aadhaar number and press 'Next',
Pick your own name, the head of family's name and those of the other members, then
Press 'Send OTP', key in the 'OTP', and
Press 'Verify OTP' to finish registering.

Google : Type your Gmail ID and press 'Next',
Provide the password.
When a fresh link shows up, click the new SSO link.
Your SSO id is displayed; set a password for it.
Add your Mobile number and click registration.

Apply

Step-1: Open the official portal.

Step-2: Sign in to reach the dashboard.

Step-3: Choose the "IFMS-RAJSSP" option.

Step-4: Press "Continue to RajSSP".

Step-5: Select "Apply for Scheme".

Step-6: A page listing every scheme appears; click "Yojana".

Step-7: Enter all the relevant information.

Step-8: Submit the form.

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

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References