Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
in Maharashtra
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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) in Maharashtra
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Maharashtra.
Apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) in Maharashtra
Scheme Overview
"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.
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.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 3 | Identity Proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License |
| 4 | Death Certificate of Husband |
| 5 | Residence Proof |
| 6 | Proof of Age |
| 7 | Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Related Documents |
| 8 | Caste Certificate, if Applicable |
| 9 | Address Proof |
| 10 | Bank Passbook/ Bank Account Details |
| 11 | Any Other Documents as Required |
How to Apply in Maharashtra
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…
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).
Offline 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.
Offline 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 (i…
Offline NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Common questions in Maharashtra
Who can apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) in Maharashtra?
Eligible residents of Maharashtra who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) in Maharashtra?
Applicants in Maharashtra typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
A widow aged 40 to 79 years from a Below Poverty Line family is eligible.