Destitute Widow Pension Scheme was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 18 years and above in age. One free saree during Pongal and Deepavali and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres are also provided.
Destitute Widow Pension Scheme - Introduction
The 'Destitute Widow Pension Scheme' is a state scheme launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to the destitute widows who are 18 years and above in age. The widow is also provided with one free saree during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.
Interested applicants should apply via CSC.
Benefits
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.
Eligibility
- 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/-.
Application Process
- 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 tnega.tn.gov.in (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).