The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Apply for The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Scheme Overview
The scheme “The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to poor and destitute widows in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
The applicant should be a poor widow.
The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
The applicant should not be availing of any other financial assistance or grant from the government or any other source.
The applicant shall cease to receive the assistance if she gets remarried or becomes financially independent afterward, which may be divulged by due enquiry or through records.
Benefits
The quantum of Widow Allowance shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
Payment of allowance shall be made through the Bank Account on a monthly basis.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 3 | Death certificate of the Husband |
| 4 | Local certificate/domicile certificate |
| 5 | Category/community certificate, if applicable |
| 6 | Bank account details/Copy of passbook |
| 7 | Proof of income issued by the competent authority |
| 8 | Any other document as required |
Common questions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who can apply for The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Applicants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor and destitute widows in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.