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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Widow / Destitute Women Pension Scheme - Punjab

Punjab State Government started a pension for widow and destitute women.

Authority

State

Region

Punjab

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Who can apply

Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab .; The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .; The below mentioned women are eligible for monthly pension :-; Widow Women.; Destitute Women.; Unmarried Women.; The Age of the beneficiary should be :-; Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years.; Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the financial eligibility criteria?

The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-per year .

What is this scheme?

Punjab State Government started a pension for widow and destitute women.

What are benefits ?

Financial Assistance is provided.

How much amount will be provided in financial aid ?

Amount : [?] 1,500/- per month

Who will get the benefits?

All eligible female from the Punjab State.

What is minimum age criteria for Female ?

- Widow or Destitute Women: Below 58 Years. | - Unmarried Women: Above 30 Years.

How to apply online ?

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website. | Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services". | Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here | Step-4: Fill out the application form. | Step-5: Attach the required documents | Step-6: Submit.

How to apply Offline ?

Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form. | Step-2: Beneficiary can get the Offline Application Form free of cost. | Step-3: Fill out the application form. | Step-4: Attach required documents. | Step-5: Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same office or centre from where it was collected.

How to download the application form?

URL : https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Widow-Destitute-pension-1.pdf

What is the official portal to apply online?

URL : https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/112