Deserted Women Pension Scheme

What is Deserted Women Pension Scheme?

The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to Abandoned married women, mentally ill husband/wife & destitute unmarried women in the state. Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,200/- per month, & in case of mental disability (spouse), the amount is ₹1,400/- per month.

Benefit

- **Pension Amount:** ₹1,200/- per month.- **For Mentally Disabled ill Husband/Wife:** ₹1,400/- per month.

Level

State — Uttarakhand

Ministry / Dept.

Department Of Social Welfare

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. 1. The applicant should fall into one of the following categories: - An abandoned/deserted married wo

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Benefits

- **Pension Amount:** ₹1,200/- per month.- **For Mentally Disabled ill Husband/Wife:** ₹1,400/- per month.

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, 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) In the case of deserted women: If the marriage has lasted for more than 01 year and the husband has been missing/abandoned for more than 01 year, the woman must submit a self-declaration regarding the matter. This declaration must be verified by the concerned Gram Pradhan/Ward Member. In the case of mentally ill persons: If a husband or wife is mentally ill, a certificate issued by the Medical Officer of a government hospital is required. The certificate must clearly indicate that the applicant is unable to earn a livelihood due to mental illness. 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.