Sarkari Yojana
INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)
About INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)
Started in 2006-07 by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, “INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)” gives financial help to widows living in towns, whatever their age. Applicants must belong to a BPL family, be residents of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not draw from any other Pension Scheme. Ward Sabhas identify the beneficiaries, and the Bill Collector releases their pension on the first date of every month.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The widow must be a local resident of…
The widow must be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
She should live in an urban area
She should live in an urban area.
Her household must be Below Poverty Line (BPL)
Her household must be Below Poverty Line (BPL).
The applicant must be a widow
The applicant must be a widow.
Those already in any other Pension Scheme cannot…
Those already in any other Pension Scheme cannot apply. Identification is done by the Ward Sabhas, and the Bill Collector forwards the list of eligible citizens to the Municipal Commissioner.
Benefits Provided
INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension Amount:
The amount is set through notification by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector pays the widows while Ward members and DWCUA office bearers are present. Time of Disbursement: The pension is released on the first date of every month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Domicile certificate
Domicile certificate
BPL certificate
BPL certificate
Document proving widowhood
Document proving widowhood
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) through the offline application process outlined below.
Identification of Eligible Persons
The Ward Sabha checks applicants against the eligibility criteria and identifies those who qualify. The Bill Collector records them in a register for each ward.
Recommendation and Sanction
The Bill Collector submits the Ward Sabha's recommending resolution to the Municipal Commissioner, who verifies eligibility and sanctions pensions within the municipality's allocation.
Disbursement of Pensions
The Project Director (DRDA) provides the pension acquittance list and funds to the Municipal Commissioners, who hand cheques to the Bill Collectors. The Bill Collectors pay the pensioners in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.