Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)

About This Scheme

The "Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)" is implemented by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab. Under this scheme, widows aged 40 years and above receive a pension of ₹300/- per month. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab. 1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The age of the applicant should be above 40 years in age. 1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Benefits

- Pension of ₹300/- per month for widows aged 40 to 79 years. - Pension of ₹500/- per month for widows aged 80 years and above.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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