Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
योजनेविषयी
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a social welfare scheme implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a Below Poverty Line family are eligible to receive ₹1500/- per month as pension.
लाभ
- A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary.
NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.
पात्रता
- The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years.
- The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
अर्ज कसा करावा
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector’s Office / Tehsildar’s Office, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Branch / Talathi Office of your district, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
आवश्यक कागदपत्रे
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Identity Proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
- Death Certificate of Husband
- Residence Proof
- Proof of Age
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Related Documents
- Caste Certificate, if Applicable
- Address Proof
- Bank Passbook/ Bank Account Details
- Any Other Documents as Required
वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न
- Who is eligible for the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme?
A widow aged 40 to 79 years from a Below Poverty Line family is eligible.
- What is the total pension amount a widow can receive?
A widow can receive a total of ₹600 per month (₹200 from the Central scheme and ₹400 from the state scheme).
- Where can I apply for this scheme?
Applications can be submitted to the Collector's Office, Tahsildar, or Talathi.
- Is there an online application process?
No specific information is provided about an online application. You need to visit the mentioned offices for application submission.
- What documents are required for application?
Documents like proof of age, BPL (Below Poverty Line) certification, and widowhood status may be required.
- Who implements this scheme in Maharashtra?
The Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra, implements the scheme.
- Is this scheme Centrally Sponsored?
Yes, the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- Can widows below 40 years of age apply?
No, only widows between the ages of 40 and 79 are eligible.
- Is there any provision for widows above 79 years?
This scheme is only applicable to widows between 40 and 79 years of age.
- Can widows from families above the poverty line apply?
No, only those from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families are eligible for the scheme.
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