Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme – Punjab
Punjab State Government started a pension for widow and destitute women.
About This Scheme
This is the major social welfare scheme of Punjab Government. The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide monthly pension to those women who don’t have any sustainable income source. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government.
Benefits
Amount : âš 1,500/- per month
Eligibility Criteria
Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab .
The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .
The below mentioned women are eligible for monthly pension :-
Widow Women.
Destitute Women.
Unmarried Women.
The Age of the beneficiary should be :-
Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years.
Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the
official website
.
Step-2: Click on the “Click to apply services”.
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register
here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.
Apply Offline
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the
official website
and download the
application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Amount : âš 1,500/- per month
Application Process
Apply Online
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website
.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.
Apply Offline
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website
and download the application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme – Punjab |
| Short Title | Wdwps |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Punjab |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | 30 â 58 years |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | âš60,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in â |