Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
The scheme “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” was launched in 2013 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim would receive a pension of ₹ 2000/- per month.
About the Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme Scheme
The Govt. of Sikkim launched a scheme named “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” in 2013 for unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of income are eligible for payment of ₹ 2,000 as a monthly pension. This scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme and the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be a woman.
- The applicant should be unmarried.
- The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should be in the 45-59 years age group.
- The applicant should not have any source of income.
How to Apply for Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
Application mode: Offline / Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme scheme?
The Govt. of Sikkim launched a scheme named “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” in 2013 for unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of incom…
Who is eligible for Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme?
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Sikkim. The applicant should be a woman. The applicant should be unmarried. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should be in the 45-59 years age group. The applicant should not have any source of in…
What benefits does Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme provide?
Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme?
You can apply for Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme 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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