The “Pension Scheme to Widow” is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Launched to provide financial assistance to eligible widows, the scheme disburses a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- to support their basic needs. The scheme targets widows aged between 18 and 59 years who are domiciled in the UT and belong to households with an annual income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh. The benefit is discontinued if the widow remarries or enters into a live-in relationship, and beneficiaries must not be receiving assistance from any other widow pension scheme.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
- ₹1,000/- per month is provided via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile:
- Must be a domicile of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Marital Status:
- The applicant must be a widow.
- Age:
- Eligible age is between 18 and 59 years.
- Income Limit:
- Annual income should not exceed ₹1.5 lakh.
- Exclusivity:
- The applicant should not be receiving financial assistance under any other widow pension scheme.
- Additional Verification:
- In the absence of age proof, the beneficiary will be referred to the Medical Board of the concerned district for age verification.
- Transition Clause:
- Upon reaching 60 years of age, the beneficiary will be transferred to the Pension Scheme for Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen).
Application Process (Offline)
Steps to Apply:
- Collect Application Form:
- Obtain the application form from the office of the District Panchayat or Municipal Council of the concerned district, or download it from the official website.
- Complete the Form:
- Fill out the application form carefully, attaching all necessary documents.
- Submission:
- Address the completed form to the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the respective District Panchayat/Municipal Council and submit it at the local Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Municipal Council office.
- Verification:
- Field-level staff will verify the documents and the application. A life certificate is collected annually.
- Approval & Disbursement:
- The Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer reviews and approves the application.
- Payment is disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s bank account by the 5th of every month.
Timeline:
- Application Processing:
- Up to 30 days from the date of receipt.
- Payment Disbursement:
- Pension credited by the 5th of each month after approval.
Grievance Redressal & Contact:
- For any issues, beneficiaries may approach the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the District Panchayat/Municipal Council, the District Collector, or the Department of Social Welfare.
Documents Required
- Proof of Age:
- If unavailable, verification is done by the Medical Board.
- Death Certificate:
- Issued by a competent authority for the deceased spouse.
- Income Certificate:
- Issued by the relevant authority.
- Domicile Certificate:
- Issued by the competent authority.
- Bank Passbook:
- Copy of the passbook (Aadhaar linked).
- Aadhaar Card:
- Copy of the beneficiary’s Aadhaar card.
- Identity Proof:
- Election Card, Passport, or Ration Card (any one).
- Passport-Size Photographs:
- Two copies.
- Undertaking/Affidavit:
- Not receiving any pension from any other department (as per prescribed Annexure II).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of this scheme?
To provide essential financial support to widows, enabling them to meet their basic needs. - Which department implements this scheme?
The Social Welfare Department of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. - How is the pension amount disbursed?
Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s bank account. - Who is eligible to apply?
Widows aged 18 to 59, domiciled in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, with an annual income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh, and not receiving any other widow pension. - Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, the annual income should not exceed ₹1.5 lakh. - Can a widow receive benefits if already availing another scheme?
No, beneficiaries must not be receiving financial assistance under any other widow pension scheme. - What happens if a widow remarries?
The pension is discontinued if the widow remarries or enters a live-in relationship. - Can an applicant apply without age proof?
Yes, in such cases, age verification is conducted by the Medical Board of the concerned district. - What happens when the widow reaches 60 years of age?
She will be transferred to the Pension Scheme for Old Age Persons (Senior Citizen). - Where can I obtain the application form?
From the office of the District Panchayat/Municipal Council or download it from the official website. - How can I apply for the scheme?
By filling out the application form offline and submitting it to the local Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Municipal Council. - How is the verification process carried out?
Field-level staff verify the submitted documents and the application, and a life certificate is collected annually. - How long does it take to process the application?
Approximately 30 days from the date of receipt. - When is the pension amount credited?
The pension is credited to the bank account by the 5th of every month.