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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim

The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim provides financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- through DBT.

Authority

State

Region

Sikkim

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Sikkim.; The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.; The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years and above.; The applicant should not have any source of income i.e. applicant should not be a recipient of salary / pension / family pension from Central Government / other State Governments.; The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?

The beneficiary will receive a sum of [?] 2,000/- as a monthly pension under this scheme.

How long will a beneficiary receive a monthly pension under this scheme?

The beneficiary will get pension as long as she is unmarried.

What is the age limit under this scheme?

The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years & above.

Is it mandatory to have a non-marriage Certificate for availing the benefits?

Yes, it is mandatory to have a non-marriage Certificate for availing of the benefits.

Is this scheme applicable only for Below Poverty Line category?

Yes, the applicant should belong to the BPL family of the state of Sikkim.

Is a person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources eligible under this scheme?

No, any person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources is not eligible for the scheme.

Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after her re-marriage?

No, the pension shall be ceased to be drawn from the date of her re-marriage.

Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after permanent migration to another state?

No, to continue the benefits of the scheme, the beneficiary should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.

What is the mode of filling application?

The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.

How can I register under this scheme?

Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the "Create Account" button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the "Register" button to register and then login.

How will the pension distributed under the scheme?

The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.