Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme

Pension:

• ₹1,000/- per month.

Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:

• One free saree.

Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:

• 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
• 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

1. The applicant should be legally divorced or deserted for a minimum of 5 years.
2. The applicant should be a destitute woman.
3. The applicant's age should be 30 years and above.
4. The applicant's fixed assets not exceeding ₹1,00,000/-

Online - via CSC

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme. Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

• Applicant's Photo
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Age.
• Aadhaar Consent Form
• Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof
• Legal Separation Certificate (Issued by Court of law)
• Self–declaration of Applicant
• Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License)
• Bank Passbook
• Not remarried certificate
• Abandonment Certificate

The 'Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme' is a state scheme was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given and a nutritious meal is supplied through the Anganwadi Centres.