Punjab Widow Pension Scheme
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Name of the Service | Punjab Widow Pension Scheme |
Department | Department of Social Security And Women & Child Development |
Beneficiaries | Citizens of Punjab |
Application Type | Online/Offline |
The Government of Punjab has launched the Widow Pension Scheme for the welfare of widows in the state. The beneficiaries of the scheme will receive a grant of Rs.1000 per month from the Government of Punjab.
Objectives of Punjab Widow Pension Scheme [Edit] [Edit]
Objectives of the Punjab Widow Pension Scheme are the following.
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To strengthen the existence of widowed and destitute women of the state by providing a better livelihood.
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To lessen the burden of the widowed women and make the survival of the women easier
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To provide social and financial security for the women in the state.
Eligibility Criteria of Punjab Widow Pension Scheme [Edit] [Edit]
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Women should be permanent residents of Punjab.
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Applicant must be below 58 years.
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The applicant should belong to the category of Below Poverty Line (BPL).
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The applicant should not have availed any financial assistance or pension under State or Central Government relating to the widow pension scheme.
Documents Required for Punjab Widow Pension Scheme [Edit] [Edit]
Following documents are required to obtain the widow pension in Punjab
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Address Proof – Any of domicile certificate, ration card, Aadhar card etc.
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Self-declaration
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Age proof – Any of Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, Voter ID, Identity card etc.
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Death Certificate of the deceased husband.
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Two Passport Size Photographs of the Applicant
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Bank account details of the applicant- Bank Name, Bank Branch, IFSC
Application Process of Punjab Widow Pension Scheme [Edit] [Edit]
The procedure to apply for Punjab Widow Pension Scheme is provided below.
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Download the application form for Punjab Widow Pension Scheme.
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Fill it up with the required information
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Name of the Applicant
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Father’s Name
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Spouse Name
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Mother’s Name
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Date of Birth
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Age of the applicant
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Address of the applicant
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Attach the required documents
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Submit it to the office of the Department of Social Security and Development of Women & Children
Application Form [Edit] [Edit]
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