Lakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana
The Lakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana offers monthly pensions to widows in Bihar living below the poverty line.
Key facts
| Pension | ₹1,100 per month (raised in 2025 from the earlier lower amount) — confirm the current rate on SSPMIS |
|---|---|
| Who | Widow women of Bihar, aged 18 or above |
| Income limit | Family annual income up to ₹60,000 |
| Condition | No government employee in the family |
| Paid as | Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiary’s bank account |
| Department | Social Welfare Department, Bihar |
| Portal | sspmis.bihar.gov.in (SSPMIS) |
| Application window | There is no application window — apply any time once you have your widow (husband’s death) and income documents. The pension is credited month by month to your bank account. |
Benefits
Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹300 to support their financial needs.
Full guide
What the scheme gives you
The Laxmibai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana is Bihar’s monthly pension for widows from poor families. It gives a regular monthly pension, credited directly to the widow’s bank account, so that losing a husband does not also mean losing a basic income. In 2025 Bihar raised its social-security pensions — for the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities alike — to ₹1,100 a month, up from the earlier lower amount, so most eligible widows now receive ₹1,100. Because the rate was revised recently, it is worth confirming your current amount on the SSPMIS portal.
Who can apply
You are eligible if:
- You are a widow and a resident of Bihar
- You are 18 years of age or older
- Your family’s annual income is not more than ₹60,000
- No member of your family is a government employee
How to apply
You can apply online or offline. Online, use the SSPMIS portal (sspmis.bihar.gov.in) — open the social-security pension application, choose the Laxmibai / widow pension, fill in your details and upload the documents. Offline, apply through your Block office or RTPS counter with the same documents. Your husband’s death certificate and your income certificate are the two documents that decide the claim, so get them right first.
Documents you need
- Your Aadhaar card (in the applicant’s name)
- Husband’s death certificate (proof of widowhood)
- BPL ration card / proof of below-poverty-line status
- Income certificate (family income up to ₹60,000)
- Age proof and residence proof
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked) for the pension credit
Who can apply
- Age 18+
- Household income ≤ ₹60,000/year
- Women / girls only
- Resident of Bihar
- poor household
- no government employee in family
This scheme is available to female residents of Bihar who are widows, aged 18 or older, and belong to families with an annual income of ₹60,000 or less. Applicants must not have any government employees in their family.
Who is not eligible
- Women who are not permanent residents of Bihar
- Families whose annual income is above ₹60,000
- Families that include a government employee
- Women who have remarried (they are no longer treated as widows for this pension)
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online or offline through designated channels.
- Visit the official website for the scheme.
- Click on 'Apply for Social Security Pension Schemes'.
- Select the scheme name and fill in the required details.
- Submit the application form.
Documents required
- Female Aadhaar card
- Address proof
- BPL ration card
- Age certificate
- Income certificate
- Husband's death certificate
- Identity card
- Bank account statement
- Mobile number
- Email id
- Passport-size photo
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Still receiving the old, lower amount | Bihar raised social-security pensions to ₹1,100 a month in 2025. If your credit has not increased, check your status on SSPMIS and follow up with your Block / RTPS counter. |
| Pension not credited | Confirm your Aadhaar is linked to an active bank account and your details on SSPMIS are correct; an expired or unseeded account is the usual reason payments stop. |
| Income certificate rejected | The certificate must show annual family income of ₹60,000 or less and be current. Get a fresh one from the RTPS counter and re-submit. |
| Not sure where to apply | Apply online on SSPMIS, or offline through your Block office / RTPS counter with the required documents. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana?
It is a pension scheme launched by the Bihar Government to provide financial assistance to widows living below the poverty line.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Only widow women who are residents of Bihar and meet the income criteria can apply for the benefits.
What is the income limit for eligibility?
The annual income of the applicant's family must be ₹60,000 or less to qualify for the scheme.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants need to provide a Female Aadhaar card, address proof, BPL ration card, age certificate, income certificate, husband's death certificate, identity card, bank account statement, mobile number, email ID, and a passport-size photo.
Can women from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only widow women residing in Bihar are eligible to apply.
What is the amount of financial assistance provided?
Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹300.
How much is the pension now?
Bihar raised social-security pensions (including widow pension) to ₹1,100 a month in 2025. Confirm your current rate on SSPMIS.
Who can get it?
Widow women of Bihar aged 18 or above whose family annual income is ₹60,000 or less, with no government employee in the family.
Where does the money go?
It is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account each month.
How do I apply?
Online on the SSPMIS portal (sspmis.bihar.gov.in), or offline through your Block office / RTPS counter.
Can women from other states apply?
No — only widow women residing in Bihar are eligible.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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