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Vidhva Vivah Uphar Yojana

The Rajasthan government's Social Justice and Empowerment Department launched the "Vidhva Vivah Uphar Yojana" program, a social welfare initiative that aims to improve the lives of widow women.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Rajasthan

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance/Gift amount ₹51,000/-

Who can apply

Applicant must be a widow women from Rajasthan State.; Applicant must be resident of Rajasthan or living in Rajasthan for 3 years before re-marriage.; Applicant should be entitled to pension as per widow pension rules.; Applicant age should be between 18-50 years.; If the applicant has remarried before this scheme then he/she will not be eligible.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Is this scheme for Urban area only?

No, This is for Urban and Rural both.

Is there any age restriction for widows to avail benefits under this scheme?

Applicant's age should be 18 to 50 years.

Where to apply for Vidhwa Vivah Uphar Yojana Rajasthan?

The Rajasthan government's Social Justice and Empowerment Department launched the "Vidhva Vivah Uphar Yojana" program, a social welfare initiative that aims to improve the lives of widow women.

What benefits are provided under the scheme?

Financial support is provided.

May Other State persons also apply for this scheme?

No, only for Rajasthan.

What documents are required ?

The applicant must have the following documents: | - Aadhar Card Copy. | - Address Proof Copy. | - Bank Passbook Copy. | - Birth Certificate Copy : For age proof. | - Death Certificate Cop : of Husband. | - Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy. | - Passport Size Photo.

What is Bhamashah Card?

The Bhamashah card provided by this yojana is linked to a bank account in the name of the housewife. The card also provides women with biometric identification and core banking functions, as well as a variety of cash benefits that are directly transferred to their bank account.

Is this scheme only for Widows?

Yes

What is DBT?

DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer. It is a mechanism used by governments to transfer financial assistance or subsidies directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.

What is IFSC cord?

The IFSC code uniquely identifies a specific bank branch participating in electronic fund transfer systems in India.

How many times the applicant can avail of the benefits of the scheme?

Only Ones.