Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)

A monthly pension for poor widows aged 40 to 79.

This is a guide, not a decision. Eligibility is decided by the department that runs each scheme.

Run by: Ministry of Rural Development (National Social Assistance Programme)

Official rule (in English, as published)

Widows aged between 40 and 79 years who live below the poverty line.

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Rules last checked: 2026-10-24