Destitute Widow Pension Scheme

Pension:

₹1,000/- per month.

Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:

One free saree.

Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:

2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.

4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

The applicant should be a widow.

The applicant should be destitute.

The applicant's age should be 18 years and above.

The applicant's fixed assets should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Online - Via CSCs

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

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).

Applicant's Photo.

Aadhaar Card.

Proof of Age.

Aadhaar Consent Form.

Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.

Husband Death Certificate.

Self–declaration of Applicant.

Widow Certificate.

Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).

Bank Passbook.