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IGNWPS

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-IGNWPS

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Rural Development

Department: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Nodal department: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Target beneficiaries: Widows

Tags: Widows, Pension, Financial Assistance, BPL, Women Development, NSAP, Government Scheme, Rural Development, Social Assistance, Gujarat, Women, Economic Support

Details

The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to provide financial assistance to widows aged 40 to 80 who belong to the below poverty line (BPL) category, with a BPL score ranging from 1 to 16 as prescribed by the Government of India. This scheme is part of the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) and offers a monthly pension of ₹1250, which includes ₹300 from the Government of India and ₹950 from the Government of Gujarat. Over 300,000 widows benefit from this scheme.

Benefits

  • - Monthly allowance of ₹1250- ₹300from the Government of India
  • ₹950from the Government of Gujarat
  • Monthly allowance of ₹1250
  • ₹300 from the Government of India
  • ₹950 from the Government of Gujarat

Eligibility

Widows aged 40 to 80 belonging to the below poverty line category (BPL Score 1 to 16).

Application Process

Online

Apply online at Digital Gujarat. Required documents include:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Age Proof
  • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
  • Income Certificate
  • Ration Card
  • Widow Certificate

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status