smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In this scheme, persons aged between 60 and 79 years receive a pension of ₹200/- per month, while those aged 80 years and above receive ₹500/- per month. The scheme applies only to persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Benefits:
- ₹200/- month, for persons aged 60 to 79 years.
- ₹500/- month, for persons aged 80 years and above.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Social Security Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).

[Online]
Step 1: Register on the UMANG Portal
Visit the official website of UMANG. In the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register." You will be taken to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields.
Step 2: Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation
You will be redirected to the mobile number verification page. Enter your mobile number and get it verified via OTP. Create an MPIN to complete the registration process. You will be taken to the UMANG homepage. Login using your Mobile Number and MPIN.
Step 3: Accessing Services on UMANG
Visit the "National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)" page on UMANG and click "Apply Online".
Step 4: Completing the Application
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Review and Confirmation
Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections, if required. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, if any.
Step 6: Submitting the Application
Click the "Submit" or "Apply" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission of the application.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Driving License)
Residence Proof
Proof of Age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card
Address Proof
Bank Account Details
Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

National Disability Pension Scheme is a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to specially-abled individuals residing in India.

Benefits:
Individuals who have a disability of 80 percent or more and are between 18 to 79 years old and living below the poverty line are eligible for a monthly sum of Rs. 300 from the Government of India.
The state government also provides an additional amount of Rs. 1000 per month, bringing the total pension amount to Rs. 1300 per month.
The Department of Social Welfare also offers Disability Relief Allowance at the rate of Rs. 750 per month to those disabled individuals whose disability is between 40 to 69 percent, and the annual income is not more than Rs. 35000 per month.
Individuals with more than 70 percent disability, who are not working in a government/semi-government/corporations/boards, are being given a sum of Rs. 1300 per month without any income limit.
Disability Relief for mentally challenged persons is being provided without any income limit

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant must be a citizen of India.
2.	The person must be between 18 to 79 years old.
3.	The applicant should have 80% or more special ability.
4.	The person should belong to a below-poverty-line household.
5.	The applicant should have a valid bank account.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
1.	The applicant can visit the nearest Department of Social Welfare office to apply for the scheme.
2.	The applicant can fill in the application form with all the necessary details.
3.	The applicant should attach all the relevant documents with the application form.
4.	The application should be submitted to the Department of Social Welfare office.

Documents Required:
Disability Certificate- Applicant must be 80% or more handicapped.
Latest BPL Certificate.
Copy of the Parivar Register
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Account.
Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension yojana
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In the Indira Gandhi National Vidhva Pension Yojana (IGNWPS), financial support is provided to the widows of the state of Rajasthan.

Benefits:
- Women who are more than 40 to less than 75 years old monthly pension of ₹ 1000/-.
- Women who are more than 75 years old monthly pension of ₹ 1500/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have a domicile in the state of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The application should be aged 40 years.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal. 
Step-2: Click on the option “Register”.
Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
  Citizen
Step-4: Choose the either one option from  the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.
Jan Aadhaar : Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click on the ‘Next’ button,
Select your name, the name of the head of the family and all the other members and 
Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button. Enter the ‘OTP’ and 
Click on the ‘Verify OTP’ button to Complete the registration. 
Google : Enter the Gmail ID, click on the ‘Next’ button, 
Enter the password.
A new link appear on screen, now click on new SSO link.
SSO id will appear on screen, now create the password.
Enter Mobile number, click on registration.
 
Apply Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal. 
Step-2: After login, dashboard will open.
Step-3: Click on “IFMS-RAJSSP" option.
Step-4: Select "Continue to RajSSP". 
Step-5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen. 
Step-6: In this new page, will get a list of names of all the schemes,and click on the name of "Yojana"
Step-7: Fill out all relevant details. 
Step-8: Submit.

Documents Required:
Photos of applicant. 
Husband's death certificate.
B.P.L. card.
Certificate to confirm age.
Indira Gandhi National Vrdhavastha Pension Yojana
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Law and Justice Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In this scheme, pension is payable to persons below from BPL category families listed as per the norms of the Government of India.

Benefits:
> Pension amount: ₹ 1000 /- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The age of the applicant (male or female) is 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal. 
Step-2: Click on the option “Register”.
Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
  Citizen
Step-4: Choose the either one option from  the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.
Jan Aadhaar : Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click on the ‘Next’ button,
Select your name, the name of the head of the family and all the other members and 
Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button. Enter the ‘OTP’ and 
Click on the ‘Verify OTP’ button to Complete the registration. 
Google : Enter the Gmail ID, click on the ‘Next’ button, 
Enter the password.
A new link appear on screen, now click on new SSO link.
SSO id will appear on screen, now create the password.
Enter Mobile number, click on registration.
 
Apply Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal. 
Step-2: After login, dashboard will open.
Step-3: Click on “IFMS-RAJSSP" option.
Step-4: Select "Continue to RajSSP". 
Step-5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen. 
Step-6: In this new page, will get a list of names of all the schemes,and click on the name of "Yojana"
Step-7: Fill out all relevant details. 
Step-8: Submit.
Application form is free for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card Copy
Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy
Passport size photo.
Bank passbook front page copy (Account holder name, Account No, IFSC code).
Indira Gandhi National Vridhavastha Pension Yojana
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, the Madhya Pradesh government provides financial support to the citizens whose families live below the poverty line.

Benefits:
> Pension amount: ₹ 600/- per month.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The age of the applicant (male or female) is 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant can apply in the prescribed format along with the necessary documents for the scheme in the office of the designated officer, Gram Panchayat, or Public Service Center.
Step 2: Offline On submitting the complete application, the applicant will be compulsorily given an acknowledgment by the office
Step 3: the documents submitted along with the application will be scrutinized by the District Panchayat/ Gram Panchayat/ Urban Body/ Ward Office. 
Step 4: After investigation, if the documents are not found correct, according to the rules, the application will be canceled along with the reason and information will be given to the applicant in writing and the rejection order will be given. Will be maintained in the record. 
Step 5:  After investigation, if the documents are found correct, the pension case will be approved according to the rules.
Step 6: Once the pension is approved, the beneficiary's name will be added to the pension proposal in the said month by the District Panchayat/Gram Panchayat/Urban Body/Ward Office, and the approved order will be maintained in the record. 
Step 7: The amount will be deposited directly into the bank savings account of the beneficiary every month from the said month through a single click by the Directorate.

[Online]
Step 1 Go to the Samajik Suraksha portal.
Step 2: Click on Samajik Suraksha pension avm arthik sahayata yojanaen.
Step 3: Now click on the left on your screen Pension Yojana hetu online aavedan.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and submit.

Documents Required:
Three photos of himself.
B.P.L. card.
Certificate for proof of age.
9-digit Samagra I.D.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

'Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 40 years and above in age and belong to households below the poverty line.

Benefits:
**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.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant should belong to the &quot;Below Poverty Line&quot; category.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 40 years and above.

Application Process:
[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).

Documents Required:
Applicant's Photo
Aadhaar Card
Proof of age
Aadhaar Consent Form
Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof
Husband Death Certificate
Self–declaration of Applicant
Widow Certificate
Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License)
Bank Passbook
BPL Card Number
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare J and K
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme "National Social Assistance Programme" is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides monthly financial aid of ₹1,000/- to widows aged 40 years and above who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Benefits:
The widow will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The widow&#39;s age should be 40 years or older.
1. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
Post Application Processes
Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.
NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card 
Passport-size Photograph
Identity Proof (e.g., Voter ID Card, Driving License)
Proof of Age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card / Ration Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Address Proof
Death Certificate of the husband
Bank passbook / Bank account details
Any other documents as required
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept, Govt of Maharashtra. In this scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a BPL family receive a pension of ₹1500/- per month.

Benefits:
- A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary.

**NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.**
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
   1. The applicant should be a widow.
   1. The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years.
   1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector’s Office / Tehsildar’s Office, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Branch / Talathi Office of your district, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size Photograph
Identity Proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
Death Certificate of Husband
Residence Proof
Proof of Age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Related Documents
Caste Certificate, if Applicable
Address Proof
Bank Passbook/ Bank Account Details
Any Other Documents as Required
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme- Bihar
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is provided to widows in the age group of 40 to 79 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, eligible widows will receive a monthly pension of ₹400/-. 

**Note:** The pension amount is being paid to the beneficiaries under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process. In this process, the pension amount is paid directly into the accounts of the beneficiaries through PFMS from the state level on the basis of the account number provided by the beneficiaries.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a widow.
   1. The widow&amp;#39;s age should be between 40 and 79 years.
   1. The widow should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The widow should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible applicants should submit their duly filled and signed application in the prescribed format, along with the required attachments, at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter located at the block office level.
Step 2: Upon submission, applicants will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the RTPS counter, which should be kept for future reference.
Step 3: Applicants will be notified of the application's approval or rejection via SMS or email.
Step 4: If approved, the Sanction Order can be collected from the same RTPS counter where the application was submitted, upon presenting the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:A special portal has been developed for grievance redressal in relation to the Social Security Pension Scheme (https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/) where the beneficiary can go and register his complaint himself or can call on toll-free number 18003456262 and register his complaint free of cost through the helpdesk.
The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card of the applicant
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
Death certificate of husband
Residence Proof
Proof of age
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/related documents
Caste certificate, if applicable
Address proof
Bank Passbook/Bank account details
Any other documents as required
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Madhya Pradesh
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme is being operated to provide financial support to widowed women living below the poverty line.

Benefits:
- The beneficiary will get a monthly pension of ₹ 600/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The application should be aged between 40 to 79 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The Application in the prescribed application form in the rural area of ​​his native residence-Gram Panchayat / Janpad Panchayat, Nagar Panchayat / municipal council/ municipal corporation office in an urban area with three photographs, certificate for confirmation of age, Samagra ID and BPL card Or apply online through the nearest Loksewa Kendra.
Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents, and submit them to the designated receiving authority.

[Online]
Step 1:Applicants have to visit the official portal.
Step 2: Click on the "Online Apply for Pension Scheme".
 Step 3:Select District, Local Are, and enter  Samagram ID. 
Step 4: Select the online application option.
Step 5: Fill out the application form. 
Step 6: Upload the required documents.
Step 7: Submit.

Documents Required:
Three photos of applicant. 
Husband's death certificate.
B.P.L. card.
Certificate to confirm age.