Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme

About This Scheme

The 'Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme' is a state scheme was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given and a nutritious meal is supplied through the Anganwadi Centres.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be legally divorced or deserted for a minimum of 5 years. 1. The applicant should be a destitute woman. 1. The applicant's age should be 30 years and above. 1. The applicant's fixed assets not exceeding ₹1,00,000/-

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.