The Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme is a major social welfare initiative by the Punjab Government aimed at providing monthly financial support to women without any sustainable income source. Implemented by the Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab, this scheme targets widows, destitute, and unmarried women, ensuring they receive a fixed monthly pension to improve their living conditions.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
- Beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month, which is directly credited to their bank accounts.
Eligibility
- Residency:
- The beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Punjab.
- Income Criteria:
- The annual income of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs. 60,000.
- Categories:
- Widow Women:
- Eligible if below 58 years of age.
- Destitute Women:
- Eligible if below 58 years of age.
- Unmarried Women:
- Eligible if above 30 years of age.
- Widow Women:
Application Process
Online Process
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the official portal of the Punjab Government.
- Access Services:
- Click on “Click to apply services”.
- Login/Register:
- Login to the Digital Punjab portal using your email/phone number and password. If you do not have an account, register as a new user.
- Fill the Application:
- Complete the application form with the required details.
- Attach Documents:
- Upload the required documents as per the checklist.
- Submit:
- Finally, submit the application.
Offline Process
- Applicants can also download the application form from the official portal, fill it out manually, and submit it along with the necessary documents to the designated government office.
Documents Required
- For Divorced Destitute Women:
- Judgment of court or panchayat/Divorce Deed.
- For Widow/Destitute Women:
- Proof of Date of Birth (Voter Card, Voter List, Matriculation Certificate, Certificate from Registrar of Birth & Death, or Aadhaar Card).
- First page of the bank passbook.
- Copy of UDID Card/Disability Certificate and Self-Declaration.
- Death Certificate of Husband.
- Self-Declaration (if required).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is this scheme?
A social welfare initiative by the Punjab Government to provide a monthly pension to women without a sustainable income, including widows, destitute, and unmarried women. -
What are the benefits?
Beneficiaries receive a monthly financial aid of ₹1,500. -
How much amount is provided in financial aid?
The scheme provides ₹1,500 per month. -
Who will get the benefits?
Widows, destitute, and unmarried women meeting the income and age criteria are eligible. -
What is the financial eligibility criteria?
The beneficiary’s annual income should not exceed Rs. 60,000. -
What is the minimum age criteria for females?
- Widows and destitute women should be below 58 years of age.
- Unmarried women must be above 30 years of age.
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How to apply online?
Visit the official portal, click on “Click to apply services,” login/register on Digital Punjab, fill the application form, attach the required documents, and submit. -
How to apply offline?
Download the application form from the official portal, fill it out, and submit it along with the necessary documents at the designated office. -
How to download the application form?
The application form can be downloaded from the official web portal. -
What is the official portal to apply online?
Applications can be submitted through the Digital Punjab portal.