Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme -Tamil Nadu

About This Scheme

'The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute people of 60 years and above belonging to households below the poverty line. The scheme also provides one free saree to females, one free dhoti to males during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be destitute. 1. The applicant's age should be 60 years and above. 1. The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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