Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

Key facts

Benefit	₹300 monthly
Who	Widows aged 40-79 from poor households
How paid	Bank/Post Office/Postal Money Order/Cash
Implemented by	Ministry of Rural Development
Official portal	https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
Application window	Open all year

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹300, which increases to ₹500 for widows aged 80 and above.

Who can apply

Age 40–79
Women / girls only
poor household

This scheme is available to widows aged between 40 and 79 years who belong to households classified as below the poverty line. Remarried individuals are not eligible for the pension.

Who is not eligible

Remarriage of widow
Moving above poverty line

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the UMANG app or the official website.

Download the UMANG app or visit https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home.
Log in using your mobile number and OTP.
Search for NSAP in the app or website.
Click on 'Apply Online'.
Fill in the required details and select the payment mode.
Upload your photo and submit the application.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Death Certificate of husband
BPL Card
Age Proof

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Payment not received	Check the selected mode of payment during application and ensure the details are correct.
Application rejected	Review the eligibility criteria and ensure all required documents are submitted correctly.

Frequently asked questions

What are the modes of receiving the pension?

Pension can be received through a bank account, post office account, postal money order, or in cash.

Who disburses the cash payments?

Cash payments are disbursed by the Pension Disbursement Authority in the respective sub-district or municipal area.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide the death certificate of the husband, a BPL card, and proof of age.

What happens if a widow remarries?

If a widow remarries, her pension under this scheme will be discontinued.

Can I apply if I do not have a birth certificate?

If a birth certificate is unavailable, other documents like a school certificate or a medical certificate from a government hospital can be used as proof of age.

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