Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana

Key facts

Benefit	₹1,000 monthly
Who	Women aged 18+ in Jharkhand
How paid	Directly to bank account
Implemented by	Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Jharkhand
Application window	Open all year for eligible applicants

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000, which is directly credited to their bank accounts. This financial assistance aims to support women in need.

Who can apply

Age 18+
Women / girls only
Resident of Jharkhand
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
no family member in government service

This scheme is available to women aged 18 and above who are residents of Jharkhand. Eligible applicants include widows, abandoned women, and single women aged 45 or older. Applicants must not be income tax payers, government employees, or beneficiaries of other pension schemes.

Who is not eligible

Income tax payers
Government employees
Existing beneficiaries of other pension schemes

How to apply

Interested applicants must follow an offline application process through designated government offices.

Request the application format from the Block Development Officer (BDO) or Sub Divisional Officer (SDO).
Complete the application form with all required information and attach necessary documents.
Submit the filled application form to the BDO in rural areas or to the SDO/Circle Officer in urban areas.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Self attested death certificate of husband (if applicable)
Proof Letter/Recommendation Letter (if applicable)
Copy of Voter ID card
Copy of Aadhar Card or Self-declaration if no Aadhar Card
Copy of Bank Passbook
Self-declaration regarding eligibility

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory documents are attached and the application form is filled correctly before resubmission.
Payment not received	Check if the application has been approved and confirm the bank account details provided in the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana?

This scheme provides financial assistance to women in Jharkhand who are unable to support themselves.

Who is eligible for this pension scheme?

Women aged 18 and above, including widows and abandoned women, can apply if they meet specific criteria.

What documents are needed to apply?

Applicants must provide a self-attested death certificate (if applicable), Voter ID, Aadhar card or self-declaration, bank passbook, and a self-declaration regarding eligibility.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

No, there is no income limit, but applicants must not be receiving any other pension.

When does the pension payment start?

Pension payments commence from the date of application approval, with no retroactive payments for delays.

What if I do not have an Aadhar Card?

Applicants without an Aadhar Card can submit a self-declaration stating the absence of the card.

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