Lakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana

Key facts

Benefit	₹300 monthly
Who	Widow women in Bihar
Income limit	₹60,000 annually
Age limit	18 years and above
Implemented by	Government of Bihar
Official portal	bihar.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible applicants.

Benefits

Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹300 to support their financial needs.

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.

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.

Apply on the official website ↗

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
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and correctly filled out before resubmitting the application.
Payment not received	Check the bank account details provided in the application for accuracy and ensure eligibility criteria are met.

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.

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