Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)
✓ Information verified — June 2026"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)" provides a pension of ₹300/- per month to widows aged 40 years and above. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹300 for widows aged 40 to 79 years
- Monthly pension of ₹500 for widows aged 80 years and above
- Direct cash support to help meet daily expenses
- Long-term financial security for elderly widows
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 40–100 years
- Residence: Punjab residents only
- Must be a widow (husband deceased)
- Minimum age of 40 years
- Must be a resident of Punjab
- Should have no regular source of income or be economically weaker
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate of Husband
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Age Proof Document
- 5. Residence Certificate
- 6. Income 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
- Punjab
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 40–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ignwpspRelated Schemes
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