CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Lucknow. To support women facing financial hardship after the death of their husbands, the Uttar Pradesh government runs the Destitute Women Pension Scheme. It is also commonly known as the widow pension scheme. Under the scheme, eligible women are given financial assistance of ₹1,000 every month. Its objective is to help women meet their daily needs and support them in becoming financially self-reliant. The scheme is operated through the Women Welfare Department and applications can be submitted online.
Which women can get the benefit of the scheme? Certain essential eligibility conditions have been set to receive the benefit. Residence: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh. Age: The woman must be at least 18 years old. Marital status: The applicant’s husband must have died. Income limit: The annual income of the applicant and her family from all sources must not exceed ₹2 lakh. Other pension: The applicant must not be receiving the benefit of any other state or central government pension scheme. Before applying, it is necessary to check the latest eligibility conditions on the official portal.
How to apply online for widow pension? Applications can be made through the Uttar Pradesh government’s Integrated Social Pension Portal.
First open the official website sspy-up.gov.in. On the home page, select the Destitute Women Pension option. After this, click on Apply Online. Fill in the application form with your name, address, age, family income and bank account details. Upload the required documents and check all details carefully. Fill in the declaration-related information and submit the form. After the application is submitted, keep its receipt or printout safe so that the application status can be checked later.
Which documents are needed for the application? Generally, these documents may be required while applying: Aadhaar card, husband’s death certificate, age certificate, income certificate, passport-size colour photograph, bank passbook or account details with IFSC code, mobile number, and a declaration or affidavit stating that the applicant is not receiving the benefit of any other pension, where required. The full list of documents and upload-related instructions can be seen in the official application form.
What happens after applying? After the form is submitted, the application and documents are verified by the officials concerned. Once eligibility is confirmed and the application is approved, the pension amount is sent to the beneficiary’s bank account. The applicant can also check the application status and pension-related information through the options available on the portal.
Where to get information? For information related to the scheme and for applying, visit Uttar Pradesh’s official pension portal sspy-up.gov.in. If there is any doubt regarding any document or eligibility, assistance can also be taken from the Women Welfare office concerned or the nearest Jan Seva Kendra. Note: Before applying, confirm the income limit, documents and rules related to other pensions on the official portal.
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