Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim provides financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- through DBT.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹2,000 paid directly to your bank account
- Financial support to help meet daily expenses and basic needs
- Payments made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for transparency and safety
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 21–100 years
- Residence: Sikkim residents only
- Must be a widow (surviving spouse after husband's death)
- Must be a resident of Sikkim state
- Must belong to a poor or below poverty line household
- Age eligibility criteria apply (typically 18 years and above)
- Should not have other regular source of income or family support
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate of Husband
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residence Certificate
- 6. Below Poverty Line 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
- Sikkim
- Category
- Women & Child
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 21–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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