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Widow & Destitute Women Support

विधवा एवं निराश्रित महिला सहायता

Direct monthly pension support, skill training, daughter marriage financial aid, and rehabilitation for widowed or deserted women.

विधवा व निराश्रित महिलाओं के लिए मासिक पेंशन (IGNWPS), स्वरोजगार प्रशिक्षण और बेटियों के विवाह हेतु आर्थिक मदद।

Government Support at This Life Stage

Direct monthly pension support, skill training, daughter marriage financial aid, and rehabilitation for widowed or deserted women.

15Applicable Schemes
8Central Programs
7State Programs

All Applicable Schemes (15)

Re-verified within 180 days
ActiveCentral Scheme

Coal Mines Pension Scheme (CMPS) 1998

Statutory social security pension scheme providing monthly superannuation, disability, widow, and orphan pensions to retired coal mine workers and nominees.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveState Scheme

Financial Assistance for Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widows

UP state lump-sum financial assistance scheme granting ₹20,000 for the marriage of daughters of destitute widow pensioners.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveCentral Scheme

Garima Greh: Shelter Home for Transgender Persons (SMILE Sub-Scheme)

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment initiative providing safe shelter, food, medical care, counseling, and skill training to transgender persons in destitute circumstances.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral Scheme

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS / NSAP)

Monthly social security pension under NSAP for destitute widows aged 40 to 79 belonging to below-poverty-line families covering eligible citizens across India.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC)

Sovereign small savings certificate designed exclusively for women and girls, offering 7.5% fixed quarterly compound interest over a 2-year tenure.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveState Scheme

Mukhyamantri Besahara Govansh Sahbhagita Yojana

Uttar Pradesh stray cattle adoption scheme transferring ₹1,500 monthly fodder allowance directly to farmers and citizens adopting destitute cows.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveState Scheme

Mukhyamantri Bhikshavriti Mukti & Destitute Beggar Rehabilitation Mission

Uttar Pradesh social rehabilitation scheme rescuing homeless street beggars, providing shelter home boarding, de-addiction, and vocational employment training.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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ActiveCentral Scheme

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ex-Servicemen & Coast Guard (PMSS-ESM)

Higher professional education scholarship providing Rs. 3,000 per month for girls and Rs. 2,500 per month for boys to dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen pursuing professional degrees (Engineering, MBBS, MBA, MCA).

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF)

Direct financial assistance fund providing penury grants (Rs. 4,000/month), education grants (Rs. 1,000/month), daughter marriage grants (Rs. 50,000), and medical treatment aid for needy non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) Assistance Scheme

DG Shipping social security scheme providing monthly ex-gratia pensions and medical relief to retired Indian merchant seafarers and surviving widows.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Swadhar Greh Scheme (Women in Difficult Circumstances)

Ministry of Women and Child Development scheme providing shelter, food, clothing, medical care, and vocational training to distressed and destitute women.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveState Scheme

UP ASRA Yojana (Urban Slum Affordable Housing)

Uttar Pradesh urban housing scheme providing 100% free multi-storey G+2 / G+3 pucca flats with tap water and electricity for destitute urban slum dwellers.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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UP Kanha Gaushala and Destitute Cattle Shelter Grant Scheme

Uttar Pradesh cow welfare initiative constructing mega cow shelters (Kanha Gaushalas) and providing daily fodder grants of ₹50 per cattle to gaushalas.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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Uttar Pradesh Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana

Central-state monthly social security pension of ₹1,000 per month for destitute widows below poverty line in Uttar Pradesh.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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Uttar Pradesh Vridhavastha Pension Yojana

Central-state funded old age pension providing ₹1,000 monthly sustenance allowance to destitute elderly citizens aged 60 and above in UP.

Verified: 2026-09-21
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How to Claim Multiple Entitlements

Many government welfare benefits can be combined. For example, families building a home can combine construction grants with toilet assistance and solar rooftop subsidies. Review the individual eligibility criteria for each program before applying to maximize your entitlement.