Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa - Vulnerable Women

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa - Vulnerable Women" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to the vulnerable women, such as Widows, Deserted Women, Unmarried Women, and also to the women who are in need of special care, support or protection because of their age, disability or risk of abuse or neglect.

Exclusions
• Income taxpayers are not eligible.
• Government employees are not eligible.
• The individuals whose family members are already getting benefits under any of the Category/Sub-Category under ‘Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa' (except infirm & PwDs) are not eligible.
• Pensioners who are getting benefits under the “National Social Assistance Program (NSAP)” or the 32 State Social Pension Schemes run by the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura are not eligible.

Definitions
Widow
Widow: means a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not married again.
(Source: https://socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification%20for%20Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Prakalpa.pdf)

Deserted Women
Deserted Women: means legally divorced women.
(Source: https://socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification%20for%20Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Prakalpa.pdf)

Unmarried Women
Unmarried Women: means any unmarried woman above 45 years of age
(Source: https://socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification%20for%20Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Prakalpa.pdf)

Benefits
• Pension Amount: ₹2000/- per month.
• Mode of Disbursal: The sanctioned grant will be transferred directly to the individual bank account of the applicant.
• The list of beneficiaries will be made available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
2. The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
3. The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 59 years.
4. In the case of unmarried women, the age should be 45 years or above.
5. If the family has children in the age group of 6 to 14 years, those children must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura.
6. **NOTE:** The assistance under this scheme will be stopped in the following cases:
7. Death of Beneficiary.
8. Fulfillment of any exclusion criteria during the lifetime of the beneficiary:
9. - Remarriage of a widow.
10. - A member of the family of the beneficiary getting a government Job.
11. - The annual family income of the beneficiary exceeding ₹1,00,000/-.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should visit the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form free of cost.
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The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the CDPO Office under which the project his/her residence is located.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the CDPO Office under which the project his/her residence is located.

Step 4: 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…
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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 (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Income Certificate from SDM (Sub Divisional Magistrate).
• Age Proof Certificate (Birth Certificate/ School Certificate/ Madhyamik Admit).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC).
• Ration Card (Issued by the Food & Civil Supplies Department).
• Death Certificate of husband (In case of claiming pension under "Widow" sub-category)
• Divorced Certificate issued by the Court (In case of Divorced Women Under "Deserted Women" for claiming pension)
• Un-Married Women Certificate from Gram Panchayat (GP)/Nagar Panchayat (NP)/AMC/Village Committee (VC) Chairman in case of claiming pension under the "Unmarried Women" sub-category.
• Non-Government Employee Certificate from Panchayat Secretary/Ward Secretary/Gazetted Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who launched the "Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa-Vulnerable Women" scheme?
A: The "Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa- Vulnerable Women" scheme was launched by the Education (Social Welfare & Social Education) Department Agartala, Government of Tripura.

Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to provide substantial financial benefits and support to vulnerable women in Tripura who require special care, protection, or assistance due to age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect.

Q: How much is a monthly pension provided to vulnerable women?
A: The pension amount provided to beneficiaries is [?]2000/- per month.

Q: How often is the financial assistance disbursed?
A: The financial assistance is disbursed on a monthly basis.

Q: How will the sanctioned grant be disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: The sanctioned grant will be transferred directly to the individual bank account of the applicant.

Q: Who is eligible to receive financial assistance under this scheme?
A: Eligible individuals include vulnerable women (Widow, Deserted Women, Unmarried Women) in Tripura.

Q: Can women from other states apply for assistance under this scheme?
A: No.

Q: Is there an income limit to apply under the scheme?
A: Yes, the annual income of the family should not exceed [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Can I still receive benefits under this scheme if I remarry after being widowed or divorced?
A: No.

Q: Where can the beneficiaries check the list of beneficiaries for the scheme?
A: The list of beneficiaries is available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura.

Q: Are there any specific criteria for children in the family to be eligible for the scheme?
A: Children in the age group of 6 to 14 years must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura for the family to be eligible.

Q: How often should the Life Certificate and Income Certificate be submitted after selection?
A: Beneficiaries need to submit the Life Certificate & Income Certificate to the CDPO in November every year after selection.

Q: What is the maximum annual income limit for the family of the applicant?
A: The annual income of the applicant's family should not exceed [?]1,00,000.