Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme
The scheme provides financial assistance to widowed women, ensuring self-reliance through monthly pensions.
What you get
Monthly Pension: Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,250/-.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be a widowed woman.
- The applicant must be aged 18 years or above.
- The applicant’s annual income must not exceed ₹1,20,000/- in rural areas and ₹1,50,000/- in urban areas.
How to apply
Offline
Step 1: Obtain the application form from Taluka Mamlatdar’s office. Step 2: Fill out the form with accurate details and attach the required documents. Step 3: Submit the form to the Taluka Mamlatdar. Step 4: The Mamlatdar will verify the details and approve the assistance if all criteria are met. > Helpdesk: Contact Details.
Documents to carry
- Photo of the applicant (widowed woman).
- Copy of ration card.
- School leaving certificate.
- Income proof.
- Husband’s death certificate.
- Election card or Aadhaar card.
- Electricity bill.
- Birth certificate.
- Proof of being a widow.
Details
The "Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme" launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, aims to empower widowed women by offering financial support, ensuring they achieve self-reliance and dignity. Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension directly deposited into their Post Office accounts. The scheme is managed by the Women and Child Development Office and implemented at the district level by the Mamlatdar.