Pension To Widows And Destitute Women-Chandigarh
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a financial assistance scheme run by the Chandigarh Administration to provide regular pension support to widows and destitute women in Chandigarh. The scheme aims to help women who have lost their husbands or have no means of livelihood by providing them with monthly financial assistance. This helps these vulnerable women meet their basic living expenses and improves their quality of life.
What You Get
- Monthly pension amount provided on a regular basis
- Financial support to cover basic living expenses
- Direct cash assistance to help reduce poverty
- Social security coverage for vulnerable women
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Chandigarh residents only
- Must be a widow (wife of deceased person)
- Or be a destitute woman with no means of income
- Must be a resident of Chandigarh
- Age eligibility criteria apply (typically above 18 years)
- Should have no other regular source of income
- Income must be below a certain threshold limit
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Widow Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Residence Proof
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Death Certificate of Husband
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Chandigarh
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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