Integrated Social Security Scheme: Pension for Women in Distress

Description
The scheme "Pension for Women in Distress" is a sub-component of the “Integrated Social Security Scheme IGSSS ” implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month is provided as a pension to destitute widows, divorced, or deserted women with no source of income.

Benefits
• Amount of financial assistance/pension: ₹1,000/- per month per beneficiary

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
2. The applicant should be a distressed woman, such as a destitute, separated, divorced, or widow.
3. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
4. The applicant's age should be between 40 and 79 years.
5. The applicant should have no source of income.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
• Proof of Age
• Proof of Income
• Proof of Status: Below Poverty Line (BPL) category
• Address Proof
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this pension scheme?
A: Women who are permanent residents of Ladakh, belong to the BPL category, aged between 40 and 79 years, and are either destitute, separated, divorced, or widowed with no source of income.

Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Beneficiaries receive [?]1,000 per month.

Q: When are the pension payments released?
A: Payments are released by the 8th of every month for the previous month, within 3 working days after release by the Treasury.

Q: How can I apply for the pension offline?
A: Visit the office of the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) and collect the application form, which is available free of cost.

Q: How can I apply for the pension online?
A: Visit the 'Ladakh E-Seva Platform': https://eseva.ladakh.gov.in/ladakheservices.

Q: What should I do if I do not receive my pension by the 8th of the month?
A: Raise a complaint either via email at [email protected] or physically at the Directorate of Social and Tribal Welfare, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil-194103.

Q: What is the age requirement for the scheme?
A: The applicant's age should be between 40 and 79 years.

Q: Are there any income criteria to qualify for the pension?
A: Yes, applicants must have no source of income.

Q: Can I check the status of my application online?
A: Yes, you can check the status by visiting the 'Ladakh E-Seva Platform'.

Q: How frequently is the pension disbursed?
A: The pension is disbursed monthly.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to non-residents of Ladakh?
A: No, the scheme is only for permanent residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh.