Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept, Govt of Maharashtra. In this scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a BPL family receive a pension of ₹1500/- per month.
About the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) Scheme
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a social welfare scheme implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a Below Poverty Line family are eligible to receive ₹1500/- per month as pension.
Benefits
- A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary.
NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years.
- The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector’s Office / Tehsildar’s Office, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Branch / Talathi Office of your district, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) scheme?
The scheme &quot;Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)&quot; is a social welfare scheme implemented by the Social Justice &amp; Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 y…
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)?
The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra. The applicant should be a widow. The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
What benefits does Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) provide?
A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary. NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana. <br
How can I apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector’s Office / Tehsildar’s Office, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Branch / Talathi Office of your district, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority. Step…
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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