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 This 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.
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.
Application Process
Apply 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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
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.
Application Process
Apply 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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) |
| Short Title | IGNWPSM |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Maharashtra |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | 40 — 79 years |
| Caste/Category | BPL |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |