RS 5,000 Monthly Pension Approved For Widows And Single Men: Check 2025 Scheme Details

The big welfare push has now taken over the entire country to open the Widow Pension Scheme 2025, with the aim to offer a monthly pension of ₹5,000 to widows and single men across India who qualify. This act really wants to give a little cash to those who have their spouse taken away by death and have no steady means of income. 

The scheme will go a very long way in alleviating the plight of these unfortunates and help meet their food requirements; pay for their medical bills, and provide them with even basic shelter. The scheme is yet another testament to the government’s resolve in another social-welfare program for the upliftment of backward communities.

Key Features Of The Scheme

  • Monthly Pension Amount: ₹5,000
  • Beneficiaries: Widows and single (unmarried/divorced/separated) men without income support
  • Payout Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
  • Application Mode: Both online and offline application procedures can be adopted

Eligibility Criteria

Some of the applicable criteria are followed by the applicants for availing themselves of the Widow Pension Scheme 2025-

  • Must be a widow or a single man (divorced/separated/unmarried)
  • Age between 40 and 65 years
  • Annual income must not exceed ₹1.5 lakh
  • Must be a resident of India along with valid identity and address proof
  • Should not be receiving any other kind of government pension

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Death certificate of spouse (for widows)
  • Income certificate
  • Domicile/Residency certificate
  • Bank details associated with Aadhaar
  • Passport-size photograph

Application Procedure

Online Application:

  1. Go to the official social welfare portals of the particular state or [https://nsap.nic.in](https://nsap.nic.in)
  2. Select `Widow Pension Scheme 2025`.
  3. Go ahead and fill the application form, and upload scanned documents.
  4. Submit and keep the application number safe for future tracking

Offline Application

  • Visit the Municipal Office / Panchayat Office / Social Welfare Department near you.
  • Collect the pension form and fill it out.
  • Submit the form and documents to the official.

Conclusion

The Widow Pension Scheme 2025 is regarded as an instrument of social justice that accords financial dignity to widows and unmarried men who otherwise face economic hardship. Smooth application procedure and direct credit mechanism make this scheme easy and helpful for the beneficiaries in need.

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