UP Vidhwa Pension Yojana — ₹500/Month for Widows

What is UP Vidhwa Pension Yojana?

Uttar Pradesh Vidhwa Pension Yojana (also called Nirashrit Mahila Pension — Widow Pension) is the Uttar Pradesh government's pension scheme for widowed women providing ₹500 per month as financial assistance to help them meet their basic needs.

The scheme combines:

• Central government contribution: ₹300/month (IGNWPS under NSAP)
• UP state contribution: ₹200/month
• Total: ₹500/month directly to the widow's bank account via DBT

Who is Eligible?

• Must be a widow (husband deceased)
• Age: 18 to 60 years (women 60+ apply for Old Age Pension — Vridha Pension)
• Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
• Annual family income: below ₹2 lakh
• Not employed in government service
• Not receiving any other pension from the state or central government

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in
2. Click "निराश्रित महिला पेंशन" (Widow Pension) → "आवेदन करें" (Apply)
3. Click "New Entry Form"
4. Fill in:
   • Personal details (name, date of birth, address)
   • Husband's name and date of death
   • Income details
   • Bank account (for DBT)
5. Upload documents (see below)
6. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply at Gram Panchayat (Offline)

1. Visit your Gram Panchayat office or Block Samaj Kalyan office
2. Ask for the Vidhwa Pension application form
3. Fill and submit with documents
4. Panchayat Secretary helps submit online through their portal access

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (of the widow)
2. Husband's death certificate (issued by Gram Panchayat / municipality)
3. Age proof — Aadhaar or voter ID
4. Income certificate — annual family income below ₹2 lakh (from Tehsildar/SDM)
5. Bank passbook — in the widow's own name, Aadhaar-linked for DBT
6. BPL card / Ration card (if available)
7. Passport-size photograph

Check Application Status Online

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in
2. Click "निराश्रित महिला पेंशन" → "आवेदन की स्थिति" (Application Status)
3. Enter your Application Reference Number or Aadhaar to check status

Check Beneficiary/Payment List

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in → Vidhwa Pension → Beneficiary List
2. Select your district → block → gram panchayat
3. View the pension payment list — check if your name is included

Payment Schedule

• Pension is released quarterly (every 3 months) by the UP government
• DBT transfer to Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Check payment dates and arrears on sspy-up.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

I applied 4 months ago but no payment has come. Why?

First, check your application status at sspy-up.gov.in. If "Approved," ensure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account. If still pending, visit your Block Samaj Kalyan office (Social Welfare office).

My income certificate shows ₹2.5 lakh. Am I eligible?

No — the income limit is below ₹2 lakh per year. If your actual income is below ₹2L, request a fresh income certificate from the Tehsildar.

I am 62 years old and a widow. Which pension should I apply for?

Women 60+ can apply for Vridha Pension (Old Age Pension) at ₹500/month — the same amount. You can apply for Vridha Pension instead of Vidhwa Pension at sspy-up.gov.in.

Can I get both Vidhwa Pension and PMJDY or PMKISAN benefits?

Yes — widow pension and PMJDY (Jan Dhan banking) or PMKISAN (if you are a farmer) are completely separate schemes with no conflict.

My husband died recently (1 month ago). Can I apply now?

Yes — you can apply as soon as you have the death certificate of your husband. There is no waiting period after the husband's death.

What if I remarry? Does pension stop?

Yes — if you remarry, you are no longer a widow and are not eligible for widow pension. The pension stops.

Official Links

• Apply and check status: sspy-up.gov.in
• UP Social Welfare Department: samajkalyan.up.gov.in
• Helpline: 18004190001 (UP Samaj Kalyan toll-free)