MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana 2026: ₹600 Monthly Widow Pension, Eligibility and Online Application

Madhya Pradesh government runs three widow pension schemes for women living in the state. These are the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, the Mukhyamantri Kalyani Pension Yojana, and the Samajik Suraksha Parityakta Pension Yojana. All three are handled through the state social security portal socialsecurity.mp.gov.in, and eligible widows get a monthly pension of ₹600. This article explains how to apply for these widow pension schemes, who can apply, and the documents needed.

On 24 January 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred ₹327 crore to more than 54 lakh pension beneficiaries in a single click through the direct benefit transfer system. The payment goes straight to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of each eligible person. Widows above 80 years of age get a higher monthly pension of ₹1,000, while widows in the 18 to 79 age group get ₹600 per month.

Widow Pension Schemes Run by Social Justice Department in Madhya Pradesh

The Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department of Madhya Pradesh runs these widow pension schemes. A 9 digit Samagra ID is required to apply for any of them through the pension portal.

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme in MP

When the scheme started

1 April 2009

Eligibility criteria

Widowed women in the 40 to 79 year age group who live below the poverty line are eligible for this scheme.

Conditions

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant's age must be between 40 and 79 years.
• The applicant must belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the norms set by the central government.

Support amount

₹600 per month

How to get the support

Submit the prescribed application form with the documents listed below at the gram panchayat or janpad panchayat office in rural areas, and at the nagar nigam, nagar palika or nagar parishad office in urban areas. The application can also be made online on the Samagra pension portal using the 9 digit Samagra ID.

• Three photographs of the applicant
• Death certificate of the husband
• BPL card
• Age proof certificate

Officer who approves the application

Rural area: Gram Panchayat Secretary, Gram Panchayat or Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat

Urban area: Commissioner, Nagar Nigam or Chief Nagar Palika Officer, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad

Time limit for resolving the application

15 working days under the Lok Seva Guarantee Act 2010

Samagraha Samajik Suraksha Parityakta Pension Yojana in MP

When the scheme started

Year 1981

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must belong to a family living below the poverty line.

Conditions

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• Abandoned women aged 18 to 59 years who live below the poverty line.
• The applicant's name must be registered on the Samagra portal.

Support amount

₹600 per month

How to get the support

Submit the prescribed application form with the documents listed at the Gram Panchayat or Janpad Panchayat office in rural areas, and at the Nagar Nigam, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad office in urban areas.

• Three photographs of the applicant
• BPL card
• Age proof certificate
• Certificate of being abandoned

Officer who approves the application

Rural area: Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat

Urban area: Commissioner, Nagar Nigam or Chief Nagar Palika Officer, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad

Time limit for resolving the application

15 working days under the Lok Seva Guarantee Act 2010

Mukhyamantri Kalyani Pension Yojana in MP

When the scheme started

Year 2018

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must be a Kalyani woman, which is the local name used for widows in Madhya Pradesh.

Conditions

• The Kalyani woman must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• Her age must be 18 years or more.
• She must not be an income tax payer.
• She must not be a government employee or officer, which means a person working under the state or central government or a government funded corporation, undertaking or institution.
• She must not already be getting a family pension.
• Her name must be registered on the Samagra portal.

Support amount

₹600 per month

How to get the support

Submit the prescribed application form with the documents listed at the Gram Panchayat or Janpad Panchayat office in rural areas, and at the Nagar Corporation, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad office in urban areas.

• Three photographs of the applicant
• Death certificate of the husband
• Age proof certificate

Officer who approves the application

Rural area: Gram Panchayat Secretary, Gram Panchayat or Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat

Urban area: Commissioner, Nagar Nigam or Chief Nagar Palika Officer, Nagar Palika or Nagar Parishad

Time limit for resolving the application

15 working days under the Lok Seva Guarantee Act 2010

MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana Highlights

Here is a quick look at the main details of the widow pension schemes in Madhya Pradesh.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana
Department	Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
Beneficiaries	Widows and abandoned women in Madhya Pradesh
Benefit Amount	₹600 per month (₹1,000 for widows above 80 years)
Application Mode	Online through Samagra portal
Official Website	socialsecurity.mp.gov.in

MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana Online Application Form

Widows and abandoned women can apply online for the MP widow pension through the state social security portal. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website at socialsecurity.mp.gov.in.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click on the "Social Pension and Financial Assistance Schemes" option.

STEP 3 - On the next page, click on the "Online Application for Pension Schemes" link.

STEP 4 - After clicking the link, a new page opens where the applicant has to enter the district, local body and Samagra member ID, and then click on the "Apply Online for Pension" button.

STEP 5 - After clicking the button, the MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana online application form opens.

STEP 6 - Fill in all the details asked in the form correctly, then click on the submit button. The application reaches the government after this.

After the application is checked by the government, the pension amount starts reaching the beneficiary's bank account through the direct benefit transfer system.

Check Eligibility for MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana

Applicants can check their eligibility for the widow pension scheme online before applying. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website at socialsecurity.mp.gov.in.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click on the "Social Pension and Financial Assistance Schemes" option.

STEP 3 - On the next page, click on the "Check Eligibility for Schemes" link.

STEP 4 - After clicking the link, a new page opens where the applicant has to fill in details like gender, marital status, whether they have a BPL card, whether they are destitute, disability certificate details, age, whether they are an income tax payer, and whether they are parents of only a daughter. After filling these details, click on the "Search Schemes" button.

STEP 5 - After clicking the button, the MP Widow Pension Scheme eligibility check page opens.

STEP 6 - On this page, select the widow pension scheme and click on the "Check Eligibility" link to see the full details of that scheme.

After reading all the details, the applicant can fill the online registration or application form for that widow pension scheme.

Documents Required for MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana

Applicants should check the list of documents given below before doing the online registration.

• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details
• Passport size photograph
• Residence proof certificate
• Certificate of being abandoned or death certificate of the husband
• Age proof certificate
• 9 digit Samagra ID

Eligible rural applicants can submit the prescribed form at the office of the Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti where the applicant lives. Urban applicants can submit the form at the office of the Sub Divisional Officer. Application forms are available free of cost at the Panchayat Samiti, Tehsil office and District Collector office. For more details, contact the Social Welfare Department.

Also Read - MP Kalyani Pension Yojana Form PDF and Details

Track Application Status of MP Widow Pension Scheme

Applicants can track the status of their MP widow pension application online through the social security portal. The "Know Your Pension" option on the portal lets a pensioner check the status by entering the district, local body and pensioner ID, bank account number or Samagra ID.

On this page, enter the Samagra ID and click on "Show details" to see the widow pension application status.

Pensioner Passbook

Pensioners can check their month wise pension payment history through the pension passbook option on the social security portal. Enter the pension ID and submit to see the payment details.

FAQ's

What is the monthly pension amount under MP Vidhwa Pension Yojana?

Widows in the 18 to 79 year age group get ₹600 per month, while widows above 80 years get ₹1,000 per month.

Who can apply for the MP widow pension scheme?

Widowed and abandoned women who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh and belong to families living below the poverty line can apply.

Is the Samagra ID required to apply?

Yes, a 9 digit Samagra ID is mandatory to apply for any pension scheme through the social security portal. If you do not have one, you can create it on the Samagra portal.

How to check the MP widow pension application status?

Go to socialsecurity.mp.gov.in and use the "Know Your Pension" option. Enter the district, local body and pensioner ID or Samagra ID to see the status.

Read more about the MP pension schemes at Madhya Pradesh Pension Schemes 2026.