Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme - Punjab

Description
This is the major social welfare scheme of Punjab Government. The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide monthly pension to those women who don't have any sustainable income source. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government.

Benefits
• Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Eligibility Criteria
1. Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab .
2. The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .
3. The below mentioned women are eligible for monthly pension :-
4. Widow Women.
5. Destitute Women.
6. Unmarried Women.
7. The Age of the beneficiary should be :-
8. Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years.
9. Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out th…
Online

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.

Step 2: Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office …
Offline

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Fill out the application form.
Step-3: Attach required documents.
Step-4: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.

Required Documents
• Judgement of court or panchayat / Divorce Deed Only In case applied by Divorced Destitute Women.
• Date of Birth Proof of Widow/Destitute Women (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card)
• First page of Passbook.
• Copy of UDID Card/ Disability Certificate and Self Declaration.
• Death Certificate of Husband.
• Self-Declaration.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this scheme?
A: Punjab State Government started a pension for widow and destitute women.

Q: What are benefits ?
A: Financial Assistance is provided.

Q: How much amount will be provided in financial aid ?
A: Amount : [?] 1,500/- per month

Q: Who will get the benefits?
A: All eligible female from the Punjab State.

Q: What is the financial eligibility criteria?
A: The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .

Q: What is minimum age criteria for Female ?
A: 1. Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years.
2. Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.

Q: How to apply online ?
A: Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.

Q: How to apply Offline ?
A: Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Beneficiary can get the Offline Application Form free of cost.
Step-3: Fill out the application form.
Step-4: Attach required documents.
Step-5: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.

Q: How to download the application form?
A: URL : https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Widow-Destitute-pension-1.pdf

Q: What is the official portal to apply online?
A: URL : https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/112