A large number of widows in the country are unable to support themselves financially. To address this issue, most state governments provide monthly pensions for sustenance. The Uttar Pradesh government also provides monthly pensions to widows in the state.

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Here are the details of the pension scheme:

The Uttar Pradesh government provides a monthly pension of Rs 500 to widowed women aged 18-60 living below the poverty line. The Women and Welfare Department runs the scheme.

Objective

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to widowed women. The amount is directly credited to their bank accounts every month. The scheme’s overall objective is to improve their standard of living, help them become self-reliant, and empower them financially.

Eligibility

The UP widow pension scheme is open to all widowed women aged 18-60 in Uttar Pradesh. They must also have a BPL card and all other necessary documents for the application process. The pension is given only to those who have not availed of any other government pension benefits. The widowed woman will become ineligible for the monthly pension if she remarries.

Application Process

To apply for the pension, they must reside in Uttar Pradesh. Here’s the application process.

• Visit the Uttar Pradesh government’s Integrated Social Pension website.
• Click the widow pension scheme online application option on the home page.
• A new page will appear; fill in the form with details such as your name, husband’s name, district, etc.
• Next, provide your bank account information.
• Then, you will be prompted to submit the necessary documents.
• After uploading them, enter the captcha code below.
• Then, click the “Submit” option.
• You will later receive a registration number and password on your mobile number.
• Then, check the application status using the registration number and password.

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How To Check The Application Status?

Here’s how to check the status.

• Visit the Widow Pension Scheme’s official website.
• Click the women’s pension programme option on the main page.
• A new page will appear; enter your mobile phone and registration numbers.
• Select the OTP after providing the registration and cellphone numbers.
• Enter the captcha code after entering the OTP you received on your mobile phone.
• Then, click the login button below.
• After logging in, you can check your application status.