Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim provides financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- through DBT.
About the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim Scheme
Launched in the year 2014, the scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of the pension scheme. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- and the pension amount consists of the Central and State governments' share.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years and above.
- The applicant should not have any source of income i.e. applicant should not be a recipient of salary / pension / family pension from Central Government / other State Governments.
- The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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Note 1: If the beneficiary remarried, the pension shall be ceased to be drawn from the date of her re-marriage.
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How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim
Application mode: Offline / Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim scheme?
Launched in the year 2014, the scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Department of Women &amp; Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of S…
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim?
The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Sikkim. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years and above. The applicant should not have any source of income i.e. applicant should not be a recipient of salary / pension…
What benefits does Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim provide?
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim?
You can apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim via Offline or Online. 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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