Question: What is Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim?

Answer: **Benefits:** .Is this scheme applicable only for Below Poverty Line category?Yes, the applicant should belong to the BPL family of the state
of Sikkim.Is a person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources eligible under this scheme?
No, any person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources is not eligible for the scheme.Can
a beneficiary avail of the benefits after her re-marriage?No, the pension shall be ceased to be drawn from the date of her re-marriage.Can
a beneficiary avail of the benefits after permanent migration to another state?No, to continue the benefits of the scheme, the beneficiary
should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.What is the mode of filling application?The applicant may fill
application both online & offline mode.How can I register under this scheme?Please visit the online portal link:
https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the â€œCreate Accountâ€​ button to reach the registration page. Complete registration
requirements as appropriate and click the â€œRegisterâ€​ button to register and then login.How will the pension distributed under the
scheme?The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the
Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new
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Poverty LineDirect Benefit TransferPensionWidowWomenDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently
Asked QuestionsLaunched in the year 2014, the scheme â€œIndira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)â€​ is a
Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, financial support is
provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of
the pension scheme. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of â‚¹ 2000/- and the pension amount consists of the Central and State
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**How to apply:** es:ï»¿Step 01: On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection
Committee. Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.ï»¿Step 02: A copy of the order for the grant and payment of
pensions shall be endorsed to the District Collectors, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Gram Vikash Adhikari and Panchayats where the
applicant resides and the applicant himself/herself.ï»¿Step 03: The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or
any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.Documents Required1) Recent passport
size photographs â€“ 3 Nos;2) Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as the case may be i.e.
Income certificate, Caste certificate.3) Attested photocopy of Below Poverty Line Certificate.4) Birth Certificate or Electoral photo
Identity Card or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age.5) Attested copy of Aadhar Card.6) Attested
photocopy of first page of Bank / Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account.7) Death Certificate of
Husband bearing name of legal wife/widow.8) Non-marriage Certificate.9) Proof of occupation of deceased husband.Frequently Asked
QuestionsWhat should be the monthly pension under this scheme?The beneficiary will receive a sum of â‚¹ 2,000/- as a monthly pension
under this scheme.How long will a beneficiary receive a monthly pension under this scheme?The beneficiary will get pension as long as
she is unmarried.What is the age limit under this scheme?The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years & above.Is it mandatory
to have a non-marriage Certificate for availing the benefits?Yes, it is mandatory to have a non-marriage Certificate for availing of the

This is a Sikkim state government scheme.