Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh

About This Scheme

The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh, aims to provide social security to widows. The scheme covers widows aged 40 to 79 years belonging to families living below the poverty line.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh. 1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The widow should be 40 years of age or above. 1. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Benefits

- ₹1,000/- per month pension for eligible widows aged 40–70 years. - ₹1,500/- per month pension for widows aged 70 years and above.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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