Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept, Govt of Maharashtra. In this scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 y...
A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary.
**NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.**
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
The applicant should be a widow.
The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years.
The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector’s Office / Tehsildar’s Office, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Branch / Talathi Office of your district, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
**NOTE:** Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra) / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefit...
What are the benefits of Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)?
- A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary.
**NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.**
How to apply online for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector’s Office / Tehsildar’s Office, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Branch / Talathi Office of your district, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the...