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Widow Pension - Uttar Pradesh

Widow pension in Uttar Pradesh is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to widows residing in the state. The scheme is administered by the Women Welfare Department of the state government.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttar Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance : ₹1,000/- per month

Who can apply

The applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh state.; The applicant's husband has died.; The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.; The annual income of the applicant and her family from all sources should not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/-

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is this "Widow Pension" Scheme?

Widow pension in Uttar Pradesh is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to widows residing in the state. The scheme is administered by the Women Welfare Department of the state government.

What are the benefits?

Financial assistance will provided.

How much financial assistance will be provided ?

[?]1,000/- per month will be provided.

What is the minimum eligibile age to get the scheme benefits?

The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.

What is the annual income criteria ?

The annual income of the applicant and her family from all sources should not exceed [?] 2,00,000/-

May other state widow applicant also get the scheme benefits?

No, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh state only.

How to apply for the scheme?

- Applicant must visit the official website. | - Click on widow pension. | - Click on "apply online". | - Provide required details. | - Provide required documents. | - Submit

What is the official website to apply ?

URL : https://sspy-up.gov.in/EnglishPages/index_en.aspx

What document need to be submit?

Required documents: | - Passport size color photograph. | - Birth/Age certificate. | - Husband Death certificate.

May the applicant also get the other pension scheme benefits?

No.