The scheme "The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme" is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to poor and destitute widows in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme - Introduction
The scheme The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to poor and destitute widows in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The beneficiary shall cease to receive the assistance if she gets remarried or becomes financially independent thereafter, which may be divulged by due enquiry or through records.
Benefits
- The amount of Widow Allowance shall be ₹2,500 per month, subject to eligibility.
- Payment of the allowance shall be made through the bank account on a monthly basis.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided there for more than 10 years at the time of application.
- The applicant should be a poor widow.
- The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000 per month.
- The applicant should not be availing any other financial assistance or grant from the government or any other source.
- The applicant shall cease to receive the assistance if she gets remarried or becomes financially independent afterward, which may be disclosed by due enquiry or through records.
Application Process
- Step 01: The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair, and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the application form can be downloaded from the official website.
- Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the office of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.