Integrated Social Security Scheme: Pension for Women in Distress

The scheme "Pension for Women in Distress" is a sub-component of the “Integrated Social Security Scheme (IGSSS)” implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month is provided as a pension to destitute widows, divorced, or deserted women with no source of income.

Amount of financial assistance/pension: ₹1,000/- per month per beneficiary

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
2. The applicant should be a distressed woman, such as a destitute, separated, divorced, or widow.
3. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
4. The applicant's age should be between 40 and 79 years.
5. The applicant should have no source of income.

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: Visit the ‘Ladakh E-Seva Platform’ and navigate to the “Go Live Services” tab on the right side of the screen. Select the ISSS scheme under the 'Social Welfare' section.
Step 2: Click on the 'Registration' tab in the right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and fill in all the required information accurately. Upload the passport-size scan photo (jpg image) in a clear background of size less than 50 kB.
Step 4: Note the User ID and Password after successful registration for future reference.

Login to apply for scheme benefits:

Step 1: To apply under the scheme, visit the ‘Ladakh E-Seva Platform’ again and navigate to the “Go Live Services” tab on the right side of the screen. Select the ISSS scheme under the 'Social Welfare' section.
Step 2: Enter your login credentials (Login ID and Password generated after registration), select "User Role" as "Citizen," enter the Captcha, and click on "Submit".
Step 3: After Login, the applicant has to click on the “E-services” tab in the left menu.
Step 4: Click on the “Department of Social & Tribal Welfare” and select ‘Pension for Women in Distress’ under the “Integrated Social Security Scheme”
Step 5: Fill in the required details accurately and upload the mandatory documents then click on Submit to complete the application process.

Offline

Application Process:

Step 1: Visit the office of the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) and collect the application form, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill in all the required information accurately and legibly.
Step 3: Enclose all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required) with the application.
Step 4: Submit the application to the TSWO and request a proper receipt acknowledging the submission.

Post-Application Process:

• The concerned TSWO consolidates the list of eligible applicants under the scheme and forwards it to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer for arrangement of funds and accord of sanction by a designated District level Sanctioning Committee headed by the Director Social Welfare Department, UT Ladakh.

Note: In case, the pension is not received by the 8th of every month, beneficiaries are requested to raise a complaint either via email or physically at the following address:
Email: directorsocialwelfareladakh@gmail.com
Address:
Directorate of Social and Tribal Welfare,
Ground Floor, Council Secretariat,
Kurbathang, Kargil- 194103.