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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

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Ministry Of Rural Development

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

Below Poverty Line - BPL

Pension

Widow

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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It is a non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to widows of poor family (BPL)  of the society.

Benefits

A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Widows between 40 years and 79 years. For persons who are 80 years and above the pension is Rs.500/- per month. 

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria under Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is:-
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The applicant must be a widow in the age group of 40-79 years.
The applicant should belong to a household living below the poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Govt. of India

Exclusions

Pension will be discontinued
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In case of remarriage of widow
Once the widow moves above poverty line
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Application Process

online

offline

One can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home 
The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP.
Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP.
Click on “Apply Online”
Fill the basic details, choose the mode of payment of pension, upload photo and click on “Submit”.
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Documents Required

Death Certificate of husband – With the name of the surviving wife(widow).
BPL Card.
Age Proof - For age, the birth certificate or school certificate may be relied on. In their absence ration card and EPIC may be considered. If there is no valid document, any Medical Officer of any government hospital may be authorized to issue the age certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are different modes of receiving Pension?

Who will disburse in hand cash?

What Is The Eligibility For Getting Pension Under IGNWPS?

Sources And References

NSAP FAQs

NSAP Guidelines

IGNWPS Office Memorandum Dated 08th Nov 2012

IGNWPS Office Memorandum Dated 30th Jun 2011

IGNWPS Office Memorandum Dated 30th Sep 2009

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Ministry Of Rural Development

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

Below Poverty Line - BPL

Pension

Widow

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Benefits

Eligibility

Exclusions

Application Process

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It is a non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to widows of poor family (BPL)  of the society.

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