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Tamil Nadu · Widow WelfareAlso known as: Kalaignar Vidiyal Widow Pension Scheme · Kalaignar Vidiyal Widow Pension Yojana · Kalaignar Vidiyal Widow Pension Scheme Tamil Nadu · कलैगनार विदियल विधवा पेंशन योजना
| Scheme | Kalaignar Vidiyal Widow Pension Scheme (TN) |
|---|---|
| For | Widow Welfare |
| Where | Tamil Nadu |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹12,000 |
| Department | Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Dept. |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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Resident of Tamil Nadu. For: Women. Family income up to ₹3 lakh a year.
₹1,000/month pension for widows with no regular income source (about ₹12,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Husband's Death Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Account, Residence Proof.
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