Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) was introduced in the academic year 2006-07 by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard personnel and their widows.
The scheme “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel” was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India in the Academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the wards of widows and ex-CPFs personnel.
The scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India from the academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical & professional education for the dependent wards & widows of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) Personnel.
The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme is being operated to provide financial support to widowed women living below the poverty line.
Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension shall be given to the widows of male registered construction workers of the Board.
“Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide financial assistance (₹25 to ₹125) for the education of poor widows’ children up to higher secondary or equivalent.
The scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, an additional amount, in addition to the pension, is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month shall be granted to War Widows of Defence Force Personnel’s (Army, Navy & Air Force) who were killed in action during declared war of 1962, 1965 & 1971 in addition to family pension already getting from Government of India.
The “Ima Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme” provides support to approximately 4 lakh women in Manipur who are above the age of 40 years. The scheme aims to empower these women by offering crucial financial assistance, thereby aiding them in pursuing diverse livelihood options.
The scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹21,000/- is provided to the war widows for marriage of their dependent daughters, for up to two daughters who are at least 18 years old.
“Mahila Samridhi Yojana” is administered by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift economically weaker women from the Charmakar Community. Loans ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- are granted at a low interest rate of 4% p.a.
“Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)” is a scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept, Govt of Maharashtra. In this scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a BPL family receive a pension of ₹1500/- per month.
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to widows in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It covers widows who have not remarried and have no source of income.
“Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” provides a pension of ₹300/- per month to widows aged 40 years and above. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.
This is a welfare scheme by the GNCTD to provide financial assistance to poor widows for performing the marriage of their daughters and to provide financial assistance to the guardians including Homes/Institutions or foster parents of an orphan girl or an orphan girl for her marriage.
“Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to encourage the children of widows to pursue Typewriting and Shorthand courses and facilitate the reimbursement of course fees.
This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.
Under this scheme, widows and destitute women aged 18 years and above are eligible for a pension if they are domiciles of Haryana and have been residing in the state for at least one year at the time of application submission.
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim provides financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- through DBT.
The scheme “Snehayanam Scheme for Mothers of Persons with Special Needs” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.