Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu

About This Scheme

The 'Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' is a state scheme launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to the destitute widows who are 40 years and above in age and belong to households below the poverty line. The widow is also provided with one free saree during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The applicant should be destitute. 1. The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category. 1. The applicant's age should be 40 years and above.

Benefits

Pension: - ₹1,000/- per month. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali: - One free saree. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres: - 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals. - 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.