The “Destitute Widow Pension Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to help destitute widows meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to widows whose family monthly income is up to ₹4,000/- or who belong to the BPL category, and who are not availing of any other pension benefits.

Benefits

A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
• The applicant must be a widow.
• The widow must be at least 18 years of age.
• The widow’s family monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000/-, or she must possess a valid BPL (Below Poverty Line) certificate.
• The widow must not be receiving any other pension benefits.

Application Process

Online: https://ssp.uk.gov.in/

The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in). The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying:

• Applicant’s mobile number
• Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor)
• Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card
• Husband’s Death Certificate
• CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar)
• Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
• Copy of family register (for rural areas only)
• Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)

All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted. For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated. The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.

Documents Required

• Applicant’s mobile number
• Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor)
• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID card
• CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card
• Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
• Husband’s Death Certificate
• Copy of family register (only for rural areas)
• Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) or by the Councillor (for urban areas)

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