Central scheme
For Individual
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme
Also known as IGNWPS
A non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to widows of poor family (BPL) of the society.
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Scheme at a glance
- Level
- Central Government
- Ministry / Department
- Ministry Of Rural Development
- Applies to
- Individual
- Applicable states
- All States (Central)
States
All States (Central)
Details from the myScheme record
Gender: Female Benefit type: Cash Minority: No Disability: No Residence: Rural, Urban Marital status: Widowed, Divorced How to apply: Offline, Online Scheme type: Central Sector Scheme
Tags
WidowPensionBelow Poverty Line - BPL
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