Mukhyamantri Kalyakani Pension Yojana: ₹600 Monthly Pension for Widows in MP

The Mukhyamantri Kalyakani Pension Yojana is an initiative by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aimed at providing monthly financial support to widows (Kalyani) residing in the state. This scheme is designed to offer social security and subsistence support to eligible widows, ensuring that they receive a stable income to meet their daily needs.

Benefits

• Monthly Pension:
  Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of Rs. 600, which is directly deposited into their bank savings accounts.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
• The applicant must not be a government employee or officer (including employees/officers of state/central government or government-benefited corporations/undertakings).
• The applicant’s family should not already be receiving a Kalyakani pension.
• The applicant’s name must be marked on the Samagra portal.

Application Process

Offline

1. Application Submission:
   • Applicants can apply using the prescribed application form available at the designated officer’s office, the Gram Panchayat, or a Public Service Center.
   • The completed application, along with all necessary documents, must be submitted to the respective authority.
2. Acknowledgment:
   • Upon submission, applicants receive a mandatory acknowledgment that includes the date and time of submission and a unique identification number.
3. Verification:
   • The District Panchayat/Gram Panchayat/Urban Body/Ward Office scrutinizes the submitted documents.
   • If the documents do not comply with the rules, the application is rejected with a written explanation.
   • If the documents are verified as correct, the pension case is approved.
4. Disbursement:
   • Once approved, the beneficiary’s name is added to the current month’s pension proposal.
   • The Directorate then deposits the monthly pension amount directly into the beneficiary’s bank savings account, starting from the month of approval.

Documents Required

• Three recent passport-size photographs of the beneficiary.
• Death certificate of the husband.
• Certificate for proof of age.
• 9-digit Samagra ID.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Mukhyamantri Kalyakani Pension Yojana?
   It is a pension scheme providing financial assistance of Rs. 600 per month to eligible widows (Kalyani) in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Can men also apply to this scheme?
   No, this scheme is exclusively for widows.
3. Is there any age restriction for availing benefits under this scheme?
   Yes, the applicant must be 18 years or older.
4. What documents are required?
   Three passport-size photographs, death certificate of the husband, proof of age certificate, and a 9-digit Samagra ID.
5. Is there an application fee?
   No, there is no application fee.
6. Can an applicant apply offline for the scheme?
   Yes, applications can be submitted offline at the designated offices.
7. Can an applicant apply online for this scheme?
   Yes, online applications are also accepted via the appropriate portal.
8. What is the Samagra ID?
   It is a unique identification number provided to beneficiaries and is used for verification in various social welfare schemes.
9. Can the entire family of a widow receive this pension?
   No, the pension is provided directly to the eligible widow.
10. Can government employee women avail benefits under this scheme?
    No, government employees or officers are not eligible.

Sources and References

• Guidelines
• Apply Portal