Details
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It is a non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to widows of poor family (BPL) of the society.
Benefits
A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Widows between 40 years and 79 years. For persons who are 80 years and above the pension is Rs.500/- per month.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria under Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is:-
- The applicant must be a widow in the age group of 40-79 years.
- The applicant should belong to a household living below the poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Govt. of India
Exclusions
Pension will be discontinued
- In case of remarriage of widow
- Once the widow moves above poverty line