Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

Beneficiary:

A widow in age group of 40 to 65 years whose family falls under Below Poverty Line is eligible under this Scheme. She is initialed to receive Rs 200/- per month under this scheme. She also receives Rs 400/- per month under state sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.

Benefits:

Under this scheme, Rs. 600 per month is given to each beneficiary.