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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Integrated Social Security Scheme: Pension for Women in Distress

The scheme is implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, a financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month is provided as a pension to destitute widows, divorced, or deserted women with no source of income.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Ladakh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Amount of financial assistance/pension: ₹1,000/- per month per beneficiary

Who can apply

The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh.; The applicant should be a distressed woman, such as a destitute, separated, divorced, or widow.; The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.; The applicant's age should be between 40 and 79 years.; The applicant should have no source of income.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?

Beneficiaries receive [?]1,000 per month.

Who is eligible for this pension scheme?

Women who are permanent residents of Ladakh, belong to the BPL category, aged between 40 and 79 years, and are either destitute, separated, divorced, or widowed with no source of income.

When are the pension payments released?

Payments are released by the 8th of every month for the previous month, within 3 working days after release by the Treasury.

How can I apply for the pension offline?

Visit the office of the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) and collect the application form, which is available free of cost.

How can I apply for the pension online?

Visit the 'Ladakh E-Seva Platform': https://eseva.ladakh.gov.in/ladakheservices.

What should I do if I do not receive my pension by the 8th of the month?

Raise a complaint either via email at directorsocialwelfareladakh@gmail.com or physically at the Directorate of Social and Tribal Welfare, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil-194103.

What is the age requirement for the scheme?

The applicant's age should be between 40 and 79 years.

Are there any income criteria to qualify for the pension?

Yes, applicants must have no source of income.

Can I check the status of my application online?

Yes, you can check the status by visiting the 'Ladakh E-Seva Platform'.

How frequently is the pension disbursed?

The pension is disbursed monthly.

Is the scheme applicable to non-residents of Ladakh?

No, the scheme is only for permanent residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh.