Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute

About This Scheme

The scheme "Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute" was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to abandoned ladies and destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, and are without any source of income or have only a nominal income. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. 1. The applicant should be a divorced, abandoned, or destitute woman. 1. The applicant should not have remarried after separation or abandonment. 1. The applicant should either have no source of income or a nominal income not exceeding ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000/- per annum). 1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: - Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum). Mode of Disbursement: - The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. Frequency of Disbursement - The amount is provided monthly.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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