Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh
About Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh
Social security for widows is the aim of the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, run by Himachal Pradesh’s Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. Widows between 40 and 79 years of age from families below the poverty line are covered.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Himachal Pradesh residents can apply
Only Himachal Pradesh residents can apply.
The applicant must be a widow
The applicant must be a widow.
She must have reached 40 years of age
She must have reached 40 years of age.
Her family needs to be in the Below…
Her family needs to be in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Eligible widows aged 40–70 years draw ₹1,000/- per…
Eligible widows aged 40–70 years draw ₹1,000/- per month.
From 70 years and above, the pension is…
From 70 years and above, the pension is ₹1,500/- per month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
Most recent BPL Certificate
Most recent BPL Certificate
Gram Panchayat's recommendation
Gram Panchayat's recommendation
Parivar Register copy
Parivar Register copy
Husband's death certificate
Husband's death certificate
Bank account particulars
Bank account particulars
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or…
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
Other documents if requested
Other documents if requested
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh through the offline application process outlined below.
Take the prescribed form and the necessary documents…
Take the prescribed form and the necessary documents to the concerned Panchayat, Tehsil Welfare Officer, or District Welfare Officer.
At the Gram Sabha meeting, eligible widows are…
At the Gram Sabha meeting, eligible widows are identified; the verified list and proposal are then sent to the Tehsil Welfare Officer to scrutinise and finish the formalities.
When verification is complete, the District Welfare Officer…
When verification is complete, the District Welfare Officer receives the applications and gives the final sanction.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.