Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to abandoned ladies & destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by...
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum).
**Mode of Disbursement:**
The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
**Frequency of Disbursement**
The amount is provided monthly.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The applicant should be a divorced, abandoned, or destitute woman.
The applicant should not have remarried after separation or abandonment.
The applicant should either have no source of income or a nominal income not exceeding ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000/- per annum).
The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Application Process:**
**Step 1:** The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
**Step 2:** Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
**Step 3:** Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the Executive Officer at the Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
**Post-Application Process:**
**Step 1:** The application is verified by the members of the Evaluation Committee of the respective Village (Dweep) Panchayat.
**Step 2:** After successful verification, the application is forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat (HQ), Kavaratti, for further processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
1. The applicant should be a divorced, abandoned, or destitute woman.
1. The applicant should not have remarried after separation or abandonment.
1. The applicant should either have no source of...
What are the benefits of Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute?
**Financial Assistance:**
- Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum).
**Mode of Disbursement:**
- The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
**Frequency of Disbursement**
- The amount is provided monthly.
How to apply online for Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute?
**Offline**
**Application Process:**
**Step 1:** The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
**Step 2:** Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
**Step 3:** Submit the completed application...