Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)
About Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)
In Punjab, the “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” is run by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children. Widows who are 40 years or older are paid ₹300/- per month, and the amount rises to ₹500/- per month once they reach 80 years of age.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme is open to residents of Punjab
The scheme is open to residents of Punjab.
It is meant exclusively for widows
It is meant exclusively for widows.
Applicants should be over 40 years of age
Applicants should be over 40 years of age.
A Below Poverty Line (BPL) family background is…
A Below Poverty Line (BPL) family background is required.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Widows between 40 to 79 years draw ₹300/-…
Widows between 40 to 79 years draw ₹300/- per month.
At 80 years and above, a widow receives…
At 80 years and above, a widow receives ₹500/- per month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
ID proof such as Voter ID Card or…
ID proof such as Voter ID Card or Driving License
Husband's death certificate
Husband's death certificate
Proof of residence
Proof of residence
Age proof
Age proof
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ supporting papers
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ supporting papers
Caste certificate where it applies
Caste certificate where it applies
Proof of address
Proof of address
Bank account details/ passbook
Bank account details/ passbook
Other documents on demand
Other documents on demand
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab) through the offline application process outlined below.
Call at the District Social Security Officer's office…
Call at the District Social Security Officer's office and request the staff for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Fill out every required field, put on a…
Fill out every required field, put on a passport-sized photograph (signed across if asked), and add copies of the mandatory documents, self-attested where needed.
Present the completed and signed form, along with…
Present the completed and signed form, along with the documents, to the District Social Security Officer during the prescribed period (if any).
Ask the receiving office for a receipt or…
Ask the receiving office for a receipt or acknowledgement noting the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab) through the online application process outlined below.
Register on the UMANG Portal On the official…
Register on the UMANG Portal On the official website of UMANG, use the "Register" button at the top right of the landing page, and fill in all mandatory fields on the Registration Page.
Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation Confirm your…
Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation Confirm your mobile number through the OTP on the verification page and create an MPIN, which completes registration. From the UMANG homepage, log in with the Mobile Number and MPIN.
Accessing Services on UMANG Find the "National Social…
Accessing Services on UMANG Find the "National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)" page on UMANG and click on "Apply Online".
Completing the Application Supply all mandatory information and…
Completing the Application Supply all mandatory information and upload the documents asked for, in the prescribed format and size.
Review and Confirmation Recheck every detail and document…
Review and Confirmation Recheck every detail and document before sending, make corrections if required, and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy, if any.
Submitting the Application Use the "Submit" or "Apply"…
Submitting the Application Use the "Submit" or "Apply" button; a confirmation message will appear when the application is submitted successfully.
Official Application & Website
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