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Delhi Pension Scheme To Women In Distress (Widow Pension)
Delhi
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Eligibility
- A woman who is a widow, divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted, or destitute woman above the age of 18 years of lifelong.
- Residence of a minimum of 5 years in Delhi before the date of application.
- The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 1,00,000/-per annum from all sources (including rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, earnings from the farm, property sale proceeds, etc.) of the applicant.
- Applicant should have the Aadhar number
- The Applicant should have a single-operated Aadhar-linked account with any bank in the NCT of Delhi only.
- Must not be receiving any pension/ financial assistance from Central Govt./ State Govt./MCD or NDMC and other Governmental/local bodies or any other source for this purpose.
Application Process
Steps to register on the e-district portal of GNCTD -
Steps to register for the scheme -
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card
- Self-attested documentary proof for the following needs to be scanned and uploaded.
- Age proof
- Proof of Death of Husband/ Divorce decree/ Separation paper/ Divorce proceedings/ any other document which establishes abandoned/separation.
- Residence proof of last 5-year residence in Delhi.
- Bank account number (Single –operated) in Delhi only. Which is linked with Aadhar.
- Bank passbook/statement for the last year.
- In the case of an SC/ST applicant, a certificate in the name of the applicant issued by a competent authority has to be submitted. In the case of minority applicants self-declaration of the religion of the applicant duly verified by the religious institution has to be submitted.
- One passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Income self-declaration (Format given on the portal can be used)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is An Aadhaar Number Necessary For Applying For WPS?
YES, an Aadhaar number is mandatory for filling up the application- without an Aadhaar number, the application portal will not work.
What Kind Of Bank Account Is Required To Avail Of WDM Benefits?
Single operated Aadhar-linked bank account of any bank in Delhi only.
Is There Any Annual Income Limit?
The income of the applicant should be less than Rs 1,00,000/ per year from all sources of the applicant.
Is Any Recommendation Or Attestation Required?
No, a self-declaration by the applicant is required as per format. (Format is given on the portal can be used)
What Is The Quantum Of Financial Assistance Under The Scheme?
₹ 2500/- per month
What Is The Procedure For Change The Bank Account Details?
Application to be given to the concerned District Office, WCD to change the Bank Account. However, Department is remitting Direct Benefit Transfer (Aadhar Based) payments. Payment of Widow Pension is remitted in Aadhar linked bank account only.
What Is The Procedure To Change The Address? If The Applicant Shifted Within Delhi.
Application has to be given along with documentary proof of changed address to the concerned District W&CD Office.
Is There Any Provision For Punishment? If Anyone Tries To Get Financial Assistance Through Forged Documents.
If the assistance was sanctioned on the furnishing of false documents, penal action will be initiated and appropriate liability levied against the beneficiary for furnishing false documents. Recovery of the amount shall also be done.
How Can I Check My Aadhar Linking Status?
Follow the following steps - Step 1: Go to https://uidai.gov.in Step 2: Choose Aadhar services Step 3: Choose Aadhaar Linking Status Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhar number. Step 5: Enter Security Code and click on Send OTP Step 6: After receiving OTP on the registered mobile number, enter OTP. Details of Aadhar/bank lining status will be available as active and inactive status. If your Aadhar linking status is seen as 1) Inactive: Kindly contact your concerned bank branch for further processing of Aadhar linking. 2) Active: Kindly inform the concerned District Office for further processing.
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