Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Widowed women aged 40 to 79 years belonging to a household below the poverty line (BPL). Applicant must be a widowed woman aged between 40 and 79 years. Family must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. Must remain unmarried (non-remarriage condition).

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Husband's death certificate.
   • Applicant age and identity proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID).
   • BPL certificate or official list inclusion proof.
   • Gujarat residence certificate.
   • Affidavit / self-declaration of non-remarriage.
   • Bank or Post office account details.
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   Step 3: Apply

   At the local Taluka Mamlatdar Office, Jan Seva Kendra, or online via Digital Gujarat. Step 1: Obtain IGNWPS application form from Jan Seva Kendra. Step 2: Attach husband's death certificate, BPL proof, and non-remarriage affidavit. Step 3: Verification by Talati and sanction by Mamlatdar. Step 4: Monthly pension disbursed directly via DBT.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Field verification by Talati and sanction by Mamlatdar.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Taluka Mamlatdar / Prant Officer, Government of Gujarat.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Monthly financial pension assistance disbursed directly into beneficiary's bank or post office account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank or post office account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/