INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)
"INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.
About the INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) Scheme
Launched in 2006-07, the scheme "INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)" by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme. The eligible individuals will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals on the first date of every month.
Benefits
Pension Amount: The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of DWCUA.
Time of Disbursement: The pension is disbursed on the first date of every month.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
- The applicant should be from an urban area.
- The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.
_*The eligible citizens will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The register containing the list of eligible citizens will be shared by the Bill Collector with the Municipal Commissioner._
How to Apply for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: Identification of Eligible Persons
The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the eligibility criteria. A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector.
Step 2: Recommendation and Sanction
The Bill Collector sends Ward Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner. The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes eligibility and sanctions pensions based on municipality-wise allocation.
Step 3: Disbursement of Pensions
The Project Director (DRDA) sends pension acquittance list and funds to Municipal Commissioners. The Municipal Commissioner issues cheques to Bill Collectors. The Bill Collector disburses pensions to pensioners in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) scheme?
Launched in 2006-07, the scheme "INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)" by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resi…
Who is eligible for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)?
The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh. The applicant should be from an urban area. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should be a widow. The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme. The eligible cit…
What benefits does INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban) provide?
Pension Amount: The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of DWCUA. Time of Disbursement: The pension is d…
How can I apply for INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)?
Step 1: Identification of Eligible Persons The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the eligibility criteria. A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector. Step 2: Recommendation and Sanction The Bill Collector sends Ward Sabha resolution recommending elig…
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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