Widow Pension

The Widow Pension is a government welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to widowed women who have lost their spouse and have limited or no source of income. The scheme aims to support eligible widows by providing monthly financial assistance to help meet their basic living expenses and improve their quality of life.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

2. Applicant must be a widow.

3. Applicant must meet the minimum age criteria prescribed under the applicable government scheme (if applicable).

4. Applicant should belong to the eligible income category as specified by the State Government.

5. Applicant should not be receiving any other pension, unless permitted under the scheme.

6. Applicant must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by the concerned authority.

Mandatory Documents

1. Aadhaar Card

2. Passport-size Photograph

3. Husband’s Death Certificate

4. Identity Proof

5. Address Proof

6. Mobile Number

7. Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-linked, if applicable)

Supporting Documents

1. Income Certificate

2. Residence Certificate

3. Ration Card

4. Voter ID Card

5. PAN Card (if available)

6. Marriage Certificate (if available)

7. Self-Declaration or Affidavit

8. Any other document prescribed by the competent authority

Processing Time

15–30 Working Days
(Subject to verification and approval by the concerned authority.)

Government Fee

As per State Government Rules

Terms & Conditions

The applicant must provide accurate and genuine information.
Original documents may be required during verification.
Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.
The concerned department may request additional documents if necessary.
The pension is sanctioned only after successful verification of eligibility.
The beneficiary must inform the concerned authority of any change in marital status, income, or other eligibility conditions.
Submission of false information may result in rejection of the application, cancellation of benefits, recovery of pension amount, and legal action under applicable laws.

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