2. Submit: death certificate, BPL card, Aadhaar, bank account
3. Verification by SDM/BDO
4. Pension starts in 2-3 months
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Widow Pension Info
What is widow pension?+
IGNWPS (Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme) + state schemes. Monthly pension ₹300-3,000 depending on state. For BPL widows aged 40-79.
Widow pension eligibility?+
BPL widow. Age varies: 40-79 (some states 18+). No remarriage. Indian citizen. Husband death certificate required. Income limit varies by state.
Widow pension amount?+
IGNWPS central: ₹300/month (age 40-79), ₹500/month (80+). State adds top-up. Total varies: Delhi ₹2500, UP ₹1000, Maharashtra ₹1100, Karnataka ₹1200, etc.
How to apply widow pension?+
Apply at gram panchayat / municipal office. Documents: death certificate, BPL card, Aadhaar, bank account, address proof. Online available in many states.
Widow pension amount low - state schemes?+
Yes! Most states top up central scheme. Tamil Nadu ₹1,000, Andhra Pradesh ₹2,500, Telangana ₹2,016. Apply for both central + state schemes.
Documents for widow pension?+
Husband death certificate, widow age proof, Aadhaar, BPL card / income certificate, bank account (Aadhaar-linked), photo, sign, residence proof.
Widow pension for unorganized sector?+
PM-SYM Yojana: Unorganized sector workers and widows. ₹3,000/month after 60. Plus state widow schemes can be combined. Check eligibility.
Widow pension stopped?+
Common reasons: Aadhaar issues, bank account dormant, life certificate not submitted yearly, marital status change. Submit life certificate via Jeevan Pramaan annually.