Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women

Key facts

Benefit	₹2,000 yearly
Who	Widows aged 18-40
How paid	Lump sum
Implemented by	Department of Social Welfare, Manipur
Official portal	socialwelfare.mn.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive ₹2000 annually to support their financial needs. The assistance continues with yearly renewal applications, subject to fund availability.

Who can apply

Age 18–40
Women / girls only
Resident of Manipur
bpl
no government employee in family

Eligible applicants must be female widows aged between 18 and 40 years, residing in Manipur for over five years. They should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households and cannot have any government employees in their family. Remarried individuals are excluded from this scheme.

Who is not eligible

Remarried widows
Beneficiaries of Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme
Women separated from their husbands

How to apply

Applications must be submitted offline through the District Social Welfare Officer.

Download the application form from www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collect it from District Social Welfare Offices.
Complete the application form and attach required documents along with a passport-sized photograph.
Submit the completed form to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Check the Department's website or notice board for the list of selected beneficiaries.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur
Details of the Bank Account
Aadhaar Card
Proof of Identity
Proof of Age / Date of Birth
Marriage Certificate
Death Certificate of the Husband
Ration Card / BPL Card

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and the application form is correctly filled out.
Payment not received	Check if the application was approved and if the funds are available for disbursement.

Frequently asked questions

Who manages the scheme?

The scheme is managed by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur.

What is the age limit for applicants?

Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age.

Can a widow who is 25 years old apply?

Yes, a widow aged 25 is eligible to apply as she falls within the required age range.

Are online applications accepted?

No, applications for this scheme must be submitted offline only.

What documents are needed to prove widow status?

Applicants must provide a Marriage Certificate and the Death Certificate of the husband as proof of widow status.

Is this scheme state-sponsored?

Yes, this is a state-sponsored scheme specifically for residents of Manipur.

Key terms explained

BPL (Below Poverty Line): An official classification for households whose income falls below a government-set threshold; many welfare schemes prioritise them.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.