Deserted Women Pension Scheme

Description
The "Deserted Women Pension Scheme" has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to deserted married women, mentally ill deserted husbands or wives, and destitute unmarried women above 40 years of age residing in the state.

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Benefits
• Pension Amount: ₹1,200/- per month.
• For Mentally Disabled ill Husband/Wife: ₹1,400/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
3. The applicant should fall into one of the following categories:
4. - An abandoned/deserted married woman, or
5. - A mentally ill deserted husband or wife, or
6. - A destitute unmarried woman aged above 40 years.
7. ***For abandoned/deserted married women:***
8. - Marriage duration must be more than 1 year.
9. - Husband must have been missing/absent for more than 1 year or must have deserted her.
10. - A self-declaration regarding desertion must be certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member.
11. ***For mentally ill deserted husbands/wives:***
12. - Must submit a disability certificate from a government hospital certifying the inability to earn a livelihood due to mental disability.
13. ***For destitute unmarried women:***
14. - Must be above 40 years of age.
15. - Pension will be discontinued if the woman gets married.
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Required Documents
• Applicant’s mobile number
• Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor)
• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID card
• CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card
• Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
• Proof of age (In case of destitute unmarried woman)
• Must submit a disability certificate from a government hospital certifying the inability to earn a livelihood due to mental disability (For mentally ill deserted husbands/wives)
• A self-declaration regarding desertion must be certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member (For abandoned/deserted married woman)
• Copy of family register (only for rural areas)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Deserted Woman Pension Scheme?
A: Deserted women, women with mentally challenged spouses, and unmarried destitute women above 40 years living in Uttarakhand.

Q: What is the monthly pension amount?
A: ₹1,200 or ₹1,400 per month depending on the beneficiary category.

Q: Is it necessary to be a resident of Uttarakhand?
A: Yes, permanent residency is mandatory.

Q: Can a widow apply under this scheme?
A: No.
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Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000 or the applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
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Q: Is bank account linking required?
A: Yes, the Aadhaar-linked bank account is mandatory for DBT.

Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: Yes, for destitute unmarried women, the minimum age requirement is above 40 years.
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Q: Will the pension continue if a destitute unmarried woman gets married?
A: No, the pension will be discontinued if the woman gets married.
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Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: You can apply online through the Department’s pension portal: h[ttps://ssp.uk.gov.in/](https://ssp.uk.gov.in/), Umang mobile app, Apni Sarkar portal: [https://eservices.uk.gov.in](https://eservices.uk.gov.in), or by visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC).
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