The objective of the scheme is to provide social security to widows from poor families by offering them financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension.

Widows residing in Bihar, aged between 40 and 79 years, belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, and not receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme are eligible.

Eligible widows receive a monthly pension of ₹400/- under this scheme.

The pension amount is disbursed directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

The widow's age should be between 40 and 79 years to be eligible for the pension.

No, widows who are receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme are not eligible for this scheme.

Yes, the widow must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family to be eligible for this scheme.

Eligible applicants can apply by submitting a duly filled and signed application in the prescribed format, along with required attachments, at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter located at the block office level.

The application should be submitted at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter at the block office level.

After submission, applicants receive an acknowledgment receipt. They will be notified of the application's approval or rejection via SMS or email.

If an application is rejected, the applicant will be notified of the reasons for rejection. They can reapply after addressing the issues or contact the grievance redressal system for further assistance.