Details

The ‘Indira Gandhi National 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 40 years and above in age and belong to households below the poverty line. The widow is also provided with one free saree during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

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 should belong to the “Below Poverty Line” category.

The applicant’s age should be 40 years and above.

Application Process

link: https://tnega.tn.gov.in/csclocation

Online – via CSC

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 Common Service Center (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 acknowledgment 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).

Documents Required

Applicant’s Photo

Aadhaar Card

Proof of age

Aadhaar Consent Form

Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof

Husband Death Certificate

Self–declaration of Applicant

Widow Certificate

Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License)

Bank Passbook

BPL Card Number