The Vidhwa Pension Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to widows in India. The scheme is funded by the central government and implemented by the state governments.
Here are some central government and state links to help you apply for Vidhwa Pension Yojana.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nsap-ignwps
Bihar: https://bhagalpur.nic.in/scheme/widow-pension/
Andhra Pradesh: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ysrpk
Delhi: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/dpswdwp
Sikkim: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/wdenp
Uttarakhand: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/uwps
Rajasthan: https://plan.rajasthan.gov.in/scheme/detail/109
To be eligible for the Vidhwa Pension Yojana, a woman must meet the following criteria:
* She must be a widow.
* She must be below the poverty line.
* She must be between the ages of 18 and 60.
* She must not have remarried.
* She must not have any children who are able to support her financially.
The amount of pension that a widow receives under the Vidhwa Pension Yojana varies from state to state. The minimum pension is ₹ 300 per month, and the maximum pension can be up to ₹ 2,000 per month.
The pension is paid directly into the widow's bank account on a monthly basis.
There are two ways to apply for the Vidhwa Pension Yojana: online and offline.
To apply online:
1. Visit the website of your state government.
2. Look for the Vidhwa Pension Yojana application form.
3. Download the form and fill it out carefully.
4. Attach the required documents.
5. Submit the form online.
To apply offline:
1. Visit your local Janpad Panchayat Office or Municipal Corporation Office.
2. Ask for the Vidhwa Pension Yojana application form.
3. Fill out the form carefully.
4. Attach the required documents.
5. Submit the form to the concerned official.
The required documents for applying for the Vidhwa Pension Yojana are:
* A copy of the widow's Aadhaar card.
* A copy of the widow's bank account details.
* A copy of the widow's income certificate.
* A copy of the widow's husband's death certificate.
* A copy of the widow's caste certificate (if applicable).
The application process for the Vidhwa Pension Yojana is simple and straightforward.
