Wdwps
Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme - Punjab
Punjab State Government started a pension for widow and destitute women.
States / UT: Punjab
Nodal department: Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes
Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Sub-categories: Pension
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Pension, Welfare, Financial Assistance
Details
This is the major social welfare scheme of Punjab Government. The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide monthly pension to those women who don't have any sustainable income source. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government.
Benefits
- Amount : ₹1,500/- per month
Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month
Eligibility
Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab .
The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .
The below mentioned women are eligible for monthly pension :-
- Widow Women.
- Destitute Women.
- Unmarried Women.
The Age of the beneficiary should be :-
- Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years.
- Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.
Application Process
Online
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.
Offline
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
- https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/wdwps
- https://upload.indiacode.nic.in/showfile?actid=AC_PB_82_985_00002_00002_1553492693909&type=rule&filename=notification_pdf_13.6.2017_in_eng.pdf
- https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/112
- https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Widow-Destitute-pension-1.pdf
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
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- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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