Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS) is a state pension program launched in 2013 by the Sikkim Department of Women & Child Welfare. It provides monthly financial support to unmarried women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide economic security and dignity to unmarried women in the state.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹2,000 per month
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account
- Financial support for unmarried women from BPL families
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 45–59 years
- Residence: Sikkim residents only
- Must be an unmarried woman (never married)
- Must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family
- Must be a resident of Sikkim
- Age eligibility criteria not specified in available information
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. BPL Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Birth Certificate
- 6. Residence Proof
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
- Sikkim
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 45–59 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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