Destitute Widow Pension Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026'Destitute 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 18 years and above in age. One free saree during Pongal and Deepavali and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres are also provided.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹1,000
- One free saree during Pongal festival
- One free saree during Deepavali festival
- Free rice from Anganwadi Centers
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a widow
- Age 18 years and above
- Must be destitute (without adequate means of support)
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate of Husband
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Ration Card
- 6. Residence Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Women & Child
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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