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Sathiyavanimuthu Ammaiyar Ninaivu Free Supply of Sewing Machine Scheme

Tamil Nadu

The 'Sathiyavanimuthu Ammaiyar Ninaivu Free Supply of Sewing Machine Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide sewing machines to destitute, deserted women/widows, differently abled men & women to increase self-employment.

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StateSocial Welfare

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

'Indira Gandhi National 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 40 years and above in age and belong to households below the poverty line.

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StateSocial Welfare

Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows

Puducherry

“Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide financial assistance (₹25 to ₹125) for the education of poor widows' children up to higher secondary or equivalent.

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StateEducation

Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows

Puducherry

“Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to encourage the children of widows to pursue Typewriting and Shorthand courses and facilitate the reimbursement of course fees.

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StateSocial Welfare

Old Age And Destitute Pension

Puducherry

The Government of Puducherry introduced Old Age And Destitute Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age Persons/Widows/ Deserted Women/ Unmarried Women and Enuches so that they could defray some petty personal expenses without depending on others.

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StateSocial Welfare

Integrated Social Security Scheme - Pension For Transgender

Jammu and Kashmir

ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme) is a State Sponsored Scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir where financial assistance is provided to Old Age Persons, Widows, Divorcees, Women in Distress, Transgenders, and Physically Handicapped Persons.

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StateWomen & Child

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim

Sikkim

The 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.

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StateWomen & Child

Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter

Puducherry

This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.

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StateEmployment

Sponsorship for Employment

Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to provide contractual employment opportunities. It supports ex-servicemen, their dependents, and widows by sponsoring them for contractual posts based on qualifications and district-wise vacancies.

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StateWomen & Child

Pension Scheme to Widow

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, aims to provide financial assistance to widows aged between 18-59 years. The scheme offers ₹1,000/- per month to help meet their basic needs, ensuring public assistance for widows in need of support to maintain a dignified life.

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