Destitute Widow Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand

Destitute Widow Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand क्या है?

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to widows whose family income does not exceed ₹4,000/- per month or who belong to the BPL category, and who are not receiving any other pension benefits.

लाभ

A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.

स्तर

State — Uttarakhand

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Department Of Social Welfare

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a widow. 1. The widow must be at least 18 years of age. 1. The widow’s family monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000/-, or she must possess a valid BPL (Below Poverty Line) certificate. 1. The widow must not be receiving a

अंतिम सत्यापन

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Benefits

A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal ( https://ssp.uk.gov.in ), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal ( https://eservices.uk.gov.in ). The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, Husband's Death Certificate, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate, Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas) All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted. For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated. The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.