Deserted Women Pension Scheme
in Uttarakhand
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Deserted Women Pension Scheme in Uttarakhand
Deserted Women Pension Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Deserted Women Pension Scheme in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to Abandoned married women, mentally ill husband/wife & destitute unmarried women in the state. Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,200/- per month, & in case of mental disability (spouse), the amount is ₹1,400/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
The applicant should fall into one of the following categories:
- An abandoned/deserted married woman, or
- A mentally ill deserted husband or wife, or
- A destitute unmarried woman aged above 40 years.
***For abandoned/deserted married women:***
- Marriage duration must be more than 1 year.
- Husband must have been missing/absent for more than 1 year or must have deserted her.
- A self-declaration regarding desertion must be certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member.
***For mentally ill deserted husbands/wives:***
- Must submit a disability certificate from a government hospital certifying the inability to earn a livelihood due to mental disability.
***For destitute unmarried women:***
- Must be above 40 years of age.
- Pension will be discontinued if the woman gets married.
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Benefits
Pension Amount: ₹1,200/- per month.
For Mentally Disabled ill Husband/Wife: ₹1,400/- per month.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Applicant’s mobile number |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor) |
| 3 | Aadhaar card |
| 4 | Voter ID card |
| 5 | CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card |
| 6 | Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate |
| 7 | Proof of age (In case of destitute unmarried woman) |
| 8 | 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) |
| 9 | A self-declaration regarding desertion must be certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member (For abandoned/deserted married woman) |
| 10 | Copy of family register (only for rural areas) |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Deserted Women Pension Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Deserted Women Pension Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Deserted Women Pension Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deserted women, women with mentally challenged spouses, and unmarried destitute women above 40 years living in Uttarakhand.