Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
✓ Information verified — June 2026Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme "National Social Assistance Programme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides monthly financial aid of ₹1,000/- to widows aged 40 years and above who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹1,000 per month
- Regular financial support for basic living expenses
- Direct cash assistance to eligible widow beneficiaries
Who Can Apply
- Age: 40–100 years
- Residence: Jammu and Kashmir residents only
- Must be a widow (spouse of deceased)
- Age 40 years or above
- Household must be Below Poverty Line (BPL)
- Resident of Jammu and Kashmir
- No other regular source of pension or income
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Widow Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. BPL Card
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Death Certificate of Spouse
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
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 40–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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