Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu
'Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are...
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.
Eligibility (who can apply)
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.
How to Apply
**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](https://tnega.tn.gov.in/csclocation) (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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.
1. The applicant's age should be 40 years and above.
What are the benefits of Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu?
**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.
How to apply online for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu?
**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](https://tnega.tn.gov.in/csclocation) (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verifica...