Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim

Description
Launched in the year 2014, the scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme IGNWPS ” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of the pension scheme. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- and the pension amount consists of the Central and State governments& 39; share.

Benefits
• The beneficiary will get a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Sikkim.
2. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
3. The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years and above.
4. The applicant should not have any source of income i.e. applicant should not be a recipient of salary / pension / family pension from Central Government / other State Governments.
5. The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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7. **Note 1:** If the beneficiary remarried, the pension shall be ceased to be drawn from the date of her re-marriage.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: The applicant has to approach their concerned Gram Panchayat /Municipality / Municipal Corporation office. Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure and the local department office for this scheme. Collect the app…
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Step 01: The applicant has to approach their concerned Gram Panchayat /Municipality / Municipal Corporation office. Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure and the local department office for this scheme. Collect the application form.

Step 2: Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents and submit it to the designated receiving authority.
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Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents and submit it to the designated receiving authority.

Step 3: Step 01: On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection Committee. Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.
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Step 01: On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection Committee. Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.

Step 4: Step 02: A copy of the order for the grant and payment of pensions shall be endorsed to the District Collectors, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Gram Vikash Adhikari and Panchayats where the applicant resides and the applicant himself/herself.
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Step 02: A copy of the order for the grant and payment of pensions shall be endorsed to the District Collectors, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Gram Vikash Adhikari and Panchayats where the applicant resides and the applicant himself/herself.

Step 5: Step 03: The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.
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Step 03: The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
A: The beneficiary will receive a sum of [?] 2,000/- as a monthly pension under this scheme.

Q: How long will a beneficiary receive a monthly pension under this scheme?
A: The beneficiary will get pension as long as she is unmarried.

Q: What is the age limit under this scheme?
A: The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years & above.

Q: Is it mandatory to have a non-marriage Certificate for availing the benefits?
A: Yes, it is mandatory to have a non-marriage Certificate for availing of the benefits.

Q: Is this scheme applicable only for Below Poverty Line category?
A: Yes, the applicant should belong to the BPL family of the state of Sikkim.

Q: Is a person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources eligible under this scheme?
A: No, any person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources is not eligible for the scheme.

Q: Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after her re-marriage?
A: No, the pension shall be ceased to be drawn from the date of her re-marriage.

Q: Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after permanent migration to another state?
A: No, to continue the benefits of the scheme, the beneficiary should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.

Q: What is the mode of filling application?
A: The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.

Q: How can I register under this scheme?
A: Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the "Create Account" button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the "Register" button to register and then login.

Q: How will the pension distributed under the scheme?
A: The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.