Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)

What is Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)?

"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)" provides a pension of ₹300/- per month to widows aged 40 years and above. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.

Benefit

- Pension of ₹300/- per month for widows aged 40 to 79 years. - Pension of ₹500/- per month for widows aged 80 years and above.

Level

State — Punjab

Ministry / Dept.

Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab. 1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The age of the applicant should be above 40 years in age. 1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

- Pension of ₹300/- per month for widows aged 40 to 79 years. - Pension of ₹500/- per month for widows aged 80 years and above.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, 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 District Social Security Officer .

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: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Register on the UMANG Portal

6. Step 6: Online application — step 2

   Visit the official website of UMANG. In the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register." You will be taken to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields.

7. Step 7: Online application — step 3

   Step 2: Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation

8. Step 8: Online application — step 4

   You will be redirected to the mobile number verification page. Enter your mobile number and get it verified via OTP. Create an MPIN to complete the registration process. You will be taken to the UMANG homepage. Login using your Mobile Number and MPIN.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 5

   Step 3: Accessing Services on UMANG

10. Step 10: Online application — step 6

    Visit the " National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) " page on UMANG and click "Apply Online".

11. Step 11: Online application — step 7

    Step 4: Completing the Application

12. Step 12: Online application — step 8

    In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size.

13. Step 13: Online application — step 9

    Step 5: Review and Confirmation

14. Step 14: Online application — step 10

    Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections, if required. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, if any.

15. Step 15: Online application — step 11

    Step 6: Submitting the Application

16. Step 16: Online application — step 12

    Click the "Submit" or "Apply" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission 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.