Manipur government's CM Widow Pension Scheme provides a monthly pension of Rs. 500 to widows across the state. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched this scheme on 2 November 2021 to give social security to widows in the age group of 18 to 40 years, a group that does not get benefits under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme.
Around 10,000 widows are expected to benefit under this Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Pension Yojana. The state government will contribute Rs. 200 and the central government will add Rs. 300 under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, taking the total monthly pension to Rs. 500 for each beneficiary.
What is Manipur CM Widow Pension Scheme
Manipur CM Widow Pension Scheme is a social welfare scheme for widows and destitute women in the state. It offers regular monthly support so that widows can manage their daily needs without depending on others. The scheme is still running, and eligible women can apply through the official Social Welfare Department.
Eligibility Criteria for Manipur Widow Pension Scheme
Women who meet the following conditions can apply for the pension under this scheme:
- Women of 18 years of age or more who are permanent residents of Manipur for at least 1 year at the time of submitting the application.
- Annual family income should be less than or equal to Rs. 2 lakhs.
- She should be a widow, or a destitute woman without husband, parents and sons, or a destitute woman due to desertion or physical or mental incapacity of the husband in the case of married women, or of parents in the case of other women.
- Any person getting a pension from any other state or local statutory body will not be eligible for the allowance under this scheme.
Manipur Vidhwa Pension Yojana Amount
Each widow beneficiary will get Rs. 500 per month as pension under the Manipur Widow Pension Scheme. The state government will pay Rs. 200 as its share, and the central government will contribute Rs. 300 under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, making the total Rs. 500 per month.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Manipur CM Widow Pension Scheme |
| Launched By | Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh |
| Launch Date | 2 November 2021 |
| Beneficiaries | Widows and destitute women of 18 to 40 years |
| Benefit Amount | Rs. 500 per month |
| Application Mode | Offline / Common Service Centre |
| Official Website | socialwelfare.mn.gov.in |
List of Documents Required for Manipur Vidhwa Pension Yojana
Applicants need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the pension:
- F.I.R copy of the missing person's report if the husband has been missing for the past 7 years.
- Death certificate of the husband in the case of a widow.
- Destitute certificate in the case of destitute women.
- Aadhaar card.
- Residential proof: any one document for the domicile of Manipur issued before 15 years from the date of application, such as ration card, voter card, name in the voter's list, PAN card, driving license, passport, electricity bill or water bill, house and land documents, copy of LIC policy, registered rent deed of the house, or permanent resident certificate of the state.
- Other documents: saving bank account details of the applicant with a photocopy of the passbook.
Note: In case a widow belonged to a state other than Manipur before marriage, the domicile of her husband who has been a resident of Manipur for more than 15 years needs to be proved through any of the documents listed above.
Fees for the Service
Government charges are Rs. 0, Common Service Centre (CSC) charges are Rs. 10, and the RTS time limit for the Widow and Destitute Pension Scheme is 60 days.
How to Apply for Manipur Widow Pension Scheme
For the Manipur Widow Pension Scheme application form, visit the official website at Social Welfare Department Manipur. The application form for the Chief Minister's Widow Pension Scheme (CMWPS) is available in the downloads section of the website.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Manipur Widow Pension Scheme?
Widows and destitute women who are permanent residents of Manipur, aged 18 years or more, and have an annual family income up to Rs. 2 lakhs can apply.
How much pension is given under the scheme?
Each eligible widow gets Rs. 500 per month, with Rs. 200 from the state government and Rs. 300 from the central government.
Where can I get the application form?
The application form is available on the official website of the Social Welfare Department at socialwelfare.mn.gov.in.