IGNWPSM

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) provides financial assistance to widows aged 40 to 79 years from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, offering a monthly pension of ₹1500. This amount includes ₹300 from the central government and ₹1200 from the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana, ensuring essential support for eligible individuals in Maharashtra.

State Cash

States / UT: Maharashtra

Nodal department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Pension, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Widow, Woman, Pension

Details

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.

Benefits

  • - A pension of ₹1500per 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
  • 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.

Eligibility

  • 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.

Application Process

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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

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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