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Chandigarh · Women / Widow / PensionAlso known as: Widow & Destitute Women Allowance · Widow & Destitute Women Allowance Yojana · Widow & Destitute Women Allowance Chandigarh · विधवा एवं असहाय महिला भत्ता
| Scheme | Widow & Destitute Women Allowance (Chandigarh) |
|---|---|
| For | Women / Widow / Pension |
| Where | Chandigarh |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹18,000 |
| Department | Chandigarh UT Administration — Dept. of Social Welfare |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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Dept. of Social Welfare, UT Chandigarh (offline)
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Resident of Chandigarh. For: Women. Family income up to ₹3 lakh a year.
₹1,500/month financial assistance for widows and destitute women aged 18 years and above; for Chandigarh residents with annual family income below ₹2 lakh; paid via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account; remarried widows are not eligible (about ₹18,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Husband's Death Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Residence Proof (Chandigarh), Income Certificate (family income < ₹2 lakh/year), Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Passport Photo.
Dept. of Social Welfare, UT Chandigarh (offline)
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