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Bihar government is running Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme to provide financial support to poor and needy widow women. This scheme is operated by the Social Welfare Department of the state. Under the scheme, pension is given every month to widowed women of BPL category in the age group of 40 to 79 years. So that he can live a life with dignity. In such a situation, let us now tell you how much money the Bihar government gives to widow women every month and what is the method to apply for it.
Bihar government gives Rs 1100 every month to widow women.
Earlier, under this scheme, Bihar government used to give pension of Rs 400 per month to widow women. But Bihar government has increased this amount to Rs 1100 per month in the year 2025. The government says that this increased amount will help women meet their daily needs and provide them financial security. Under this scheme, the pension amount is sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary women through DBT. Money is transferred to the account every month on a fixed date through the PFMS system from the state level.
Who can take benefit of this scheme?
Women who are residents of Bihar, who are widows and whose age is between 40 and 79 years can avail the benefit of this scheme. Apart from this, to avail the benefits of this scheme, women should belong to BPL family. Women who are not taking benefit of any other social security pension scheme are considered eligible for this scheme.
How can one apply for the scheme?
To apply for Widow Pension Scheme, the signed application form along with the documents has to be submitted at the RTPS counter of the block office. After submitting the application, a receipt is given, which is important to keep safely. The information about acceptance or rejection of the application is given through SMS or email. Upon approval, the order is collected from the RTPS counter by showing the identity card and receipt. After this, widow pension for women starts.
How to check pension status?
To check the status of pension, beneficiary women should go to the official portal of SSPMIS and click on e-beneficiary under important links. After this select check your payment status. Then fill the financial year and beneficiary ID and click on the search button.
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