Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme

Description
The Govt. of Sikkim launched a scheme named “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme SUWPS ” in 2013 for unmarried women of Below Poverty Line BPL families in Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of income are eligible for payment of ₹ 2,000 as a monthly pension. This scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme and the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.

Benefits
• A monthly pension of ₹ 2,000/- per beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Sikkim.
2. The applicant should be a woman.
3. The applicant should be unmarried.
4. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
5. The applicant should be in the 45-59 years age group.
6. The applicant should not have any source of income.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration:
Online — https://sso.sikkim.gov.in/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dcitizenservices%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in%252F%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%2520phone_number%2520sharedaccessapi%2520server_api%2520role%2520department%2520offline_access%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253DVJ2U4hggQMBVYJoKEjEFc3lKS2AQhoBu_A-jQecgc7ygjY1-_ZB4ByAFJefmvJPRkugccdOu4XzuHT0iBWg6cB2QPCayumhQqYK9mqp77njNhW8dzCoqCxH6217IN_X_mJ6spFfDXyTyPt7vGM0INBfkGLN_foDwJtEpJ0zXceKUziHgceoN3HU_gHXvntwlyx7bCtlvllsPhA-c-FRPQerkwyu2LiLNBiJ2LTyBTRnoYRsg-QDJ_dZM9g3mpyMN%26nonce%3D638179969784169990.MDdiOGE3MWMtNTk2Yy00YTNkLTgyNGYtMjlhNjIwZmM5MDJlYjNkNjc1YTQtNGE3Ni00OGQzLWIzMjgtMjgxNTRmMTFjZTFm%26x-client-SKU%3DID_NET451%26x-client-ver%3D5.3.0.0
Registration:

Step 2: Step 01: Visit the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Online — https://sso.sikkim.gov.in/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dcitizenservices%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in%252F%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%2520phone_number%2520sharedaccessapi%2520server_api%2520role%2520department%2520offline_access%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253DVJ2U4hggQMBVYJoKEjEFc3lKS2AQhoBu_A-jQecgc7ygjY1-_ZB4ByAFJefmvJPRkugccdOu4XzuHT0iBWg6cB2QPCayumhQqYK9mqp77njNhW8dzCoqCxH6217IN_X_mJ6spFfDXyTyPt7vGM0INBfkGLN_foDwJtEpJ0zXceKUziHgceoN3HU_gHXvntwlyx7bCtlvllsPhA-c-FRPQerkwyu2LiLNBiJ2LTyBTRnoYRsg-QDJ_dZM9g3mpyMN%26nonce%3D638179969784169990.MDdiOGE3MWMtNTk2Yy00YTNkLTgyNGYtMjlhNjIwZmM5MDJlYjNkNjc1YTQtNGE3Ni00OGQzLWIzMjgtMjgxNTRmMTFjZTFm%26x-client-SKU%3DID_NET451%26x-client-ver%3D5.3.0.0
Step 01: Visit the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in

Required Documents
• Recent passport size photographs – 3 Number
• Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as the case may be i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate.
• Attested photocopy of the Below Poverty Line Certificate.
• Birth Certificate or Electoral photo Identity Card or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age.
• Attested copy of Aadhar Card.
• Unmarried Certificate/ Non-Marriage Certificate issued by the Gram Vikash Adhikari / Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
• Attested photocopy of first page of the Bank/Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
A: The beneficiary will get 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 a pension as long as she is unmarried.

Q: What is the age limit under this scheme?
A: Unmarried women of the age group 45-59 years are eligible for the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme for employed unmarried woman?
A: No, this scheme is applicable only to unmarried women without any source of income.

Q: Is this scheme applicable for all women?
A: No, this scheme is only for unmarried women of BPL families of Sikkim state.

Q: Can an unmarried woman covered by any other existing pension scheme eligible under this scheme?
A: No, the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.

Q: Is this scheme 100% State Innovative Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme.

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.