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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme "National Social Assistance Programme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides monthly financial aid of ₹1,000/- to widows aged 40 years and above who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Ministry / Department
Department Of Social Welfare J and K
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir) क्या है?

Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme "National Social Assistance Programme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides monthly financial aid of ₹1,000/- to widows aged 40 years and above who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

लाभ
The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.
स्तर
State — Jammu and Kashmir
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Department Of Social Welfare J and K
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir. 1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The widow's age should be 40 years or older. 1. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. 1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security s
अंतिम सत्यापन
Recently

Benefits

The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir. 1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The widow's age should be 40 years or older. 1. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. 1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security sArea: Jammu and KashmirBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      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).

    5. Step 5: Offline application — step 6

      Post Application Processes

    6. Step 6: Offline application — step 7

      Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.

    7. Step 7: Offline application — step 8

      Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.

    8. Step 8: Offline application — step 10

      NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.

    9. Step 9: Offline application — step 11

      NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

    Sources & References

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