Pension Scheme to Widow
Pension Scheme for Widows (Pension Yojana for Vidhwa)
The Pension Scheme for Widows, initiated by the Social Welfare Department of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, is designed to offer financial support to widows aged 18 to 59 years. This initiative aims to ensure that widows receive a monthly assistance of ₹1,000, facilitating their basic needs and promoting a dignified standard of living.
Overview of the Scheme
The “Pension Scheme to Widow” is a welfare initiative by the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, aimed at providing financial aid to widows within the age bracket of 18 to 59 years. With a monthly pension of ₹1,000, the scheme is intended to help these women sustain their livelihoods. Key eligibility requirements include being a domicile of the region and having an annual income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh. The provision of this pension ceases if the beneficiary remarries or enters into a live-in relationship. Furthermore, applicants should not be beneficiaries of any other widow pension schemes, ensuring targeted assistance for those in genuine need.
Benefits of the Scheme
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to eligible widows.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for efficient fund disbursement.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident (domicile) of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- Age must be between 18 and 59 years.
- Assistance will be terminated if the applicant remarries or forms a live-in relationship.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1.5 lakh.
- The applicant should not be receiving assistance from any other widow pension programs.
Special Conditions: If age proof is unavailable, the applicant will be referred to the Medical Board of the district for age verification. Once the beneficiary reaches 60 years, they will be transitioned to the Pension Scheme for Senior Citizens.
Application Procedure
Offline Application Process
- The applicant can obtain the application form either from the District Panchayat or Municipal Council office in their district, or download it from the official website.
- Fill out the application form carefully, ensuring all required documents are attached.
- Submit the completed application form, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the relevant District Panchayat or Municipal Council, to the Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Municipal Council of the respective district.
Post-Application Process
- District Panchayat/Municipal Council staff will verify the submitted documents and review the application. They will also collect an annual life certificate from the beneficiaries.
- The Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer will evaluate and approve the applications.
Timelines
| Process | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Application Processing | 30 days from the date of receipt |
| Payment Disbursement | By the fifth of every month after approval |
Grievance Redressal
For any issues or complaints, widows can contact the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the District Panchayat/Municipal Council in their respective districts, the District Collector, or the Department of Social Welfare for resolution.
Official Information
For further details, visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.
Benefits
Under this scheme, widows receive financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month.
Note: The mode of fund transfer shall be Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Application Process
Apply Offline
Application Process:
Step 1: The applicant can collect the application form from the office of the District Panchayat or Municipal Council of the concerned district. Alternatively, the application form
can be downloaded from the official website.
Step 2: The applicant should carefully fill out the application form and attach all necessary documents.
Step 3: The duly filled application form, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the concerned District Panchayat/Municipal Council, should be submitted to the Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Municipal Council of the concerned district.
Post Application Process:
Step 1: Field-level staff of the District Panchayat/Municipal Council will verify the submitted documents and scrutinize the application. They will also collect a life certificate from the beneficiaries annually.
Step 2: The Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the respective District Panchayat/Municipal Council will review and approve the applications.
Timelines:
• Application process: The application may be processed within 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt.
• Payment disbursement: Once the application is approved by the Approving / Recommending authorities, the payment shall be disbursed into the bank account of the widow women by the fifth of every month.
Grievance Redressal & Contact:
For any grievance, the aggrieved widow women may approach, the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of District Panchayat/Municipal Council in the concerned district or District Collector of the concerned district or Department of Social Welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Pension Scheme to Widow |
| Short Title | PSW |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | 18 — 59 years |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹150,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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