Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

About This Scheme

Launched on 15th August 1995, the "Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month to widows aged 40 and above from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The pension is funded 70% by the Centre and 30% by the Union Territory.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir. 1. The applicant should be a widow. 1. The widow's age should be 40 years or older. 1. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. 1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Benefits

The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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