Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

Launched on 15th August 1995, the "Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month to widows aged 40 and above from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The pension is funded 70% by the Centre and 30% by the Union Territory.

The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.

1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The applicant should be a widow.
3. The widow's age should be 40 years or older.
4. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
5. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Offline

Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Post Application Processes
Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.

NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Passport-size Photograph
3. Identity Proof (e.g., Voter ID Card, Driving License)
4. Proof of Age
5. Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card / Ration Card
6. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
7. Address Proof
8. Death Certificate of the husband
9. Bank passbook / Bank account details
10. Any other documents as required