Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Widows
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to widows in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It covers widows who have not remarried and have no source of i...
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000 per annum).
**Mode of Disbursement:**
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's bank account.
**Frequency of Disbursement:**
The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The applicant should be a widow.
The applicant should not have remarried.
The applicant should have only 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 Widows / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The applicant should not have remarried.
1. The applicant should have only nominal income, not exceeding ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000/- per annum).
1. The applicant...
What are the benefits of Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Widows?
**Financial Assistance:**
- Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000 per annum).
**Mode of Disbursement:**
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's bank account.
**Frequency of Disbursement:**
- The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis...
How to apply online for Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Widows?
**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...