Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme “National Social Assistance Programme” is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides monthly financial aid of ₹1,000/- to widows aged 40 years and above who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
About This Scheme
Launched on 15th August 1995, the “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme” is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month to widows aged 40 and above from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The pension is funded 70% by the Centre and 30% by the Union Territory.
Benefits
The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
The applicant should be a widow.
The widow’s age should be 40 years or older.
The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the
prescribed application form
from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
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).
Post Application Processes
Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.
NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form
from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
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).
Post Application Processes
Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.
NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir) |
| Short Title | IGNWPSJAK |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Gender | Female |
| Caste/Category | BPL |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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