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State Government Scheme

Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women

"Financial Assistance to Poor & Needy Widow Women" is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows in the age group of 18-40 years.

Female Below Poverty Line
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Manipur
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
How to Apply
Offline
Apply on Official Portal

About the Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women Scheme

"Financial Assistance to Poor & Needy Widow Women" is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows in the age group of 18-40 years as this group is not getting benefits under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme. In Manipur, there are many widows of this age group due to the armed conflict and HIV/AIDS. Therefore, this scheme is indispensable for such widows to prevent difficulties and hardships to bear the daily need for survival. Widows who are domiciled in Manipur and have been residing in Manipur for more than 5 years continuously preceding the date of application are eligible under the scheme. This is a State Sponsored Scheme and only the citizens who are domiciled in the State of Manipur can apply for this scheme. The application should be submitted through the respective District Social Welfare Officer.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
  2. The applicant should be a Widow.
  3. The age of applicant should be between 18-40 years.
  4. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women

Application mode: Offline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women scheme?

&amp;quot;Financial Assistance to Poor &amp;amp; Needy Widow Women&amp;quot; is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows in the age group of 18-40 years as t…

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women?

The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur. The applicant should be a Widow. The age of applicant should be between 18-40 years. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.

What benefits does Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women provide?

Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.

How can I apply for Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women?

You can apply for Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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