About this social welfare scheme
Delhi Pension Scheme to Women in Distress is a welfare scheme to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows, divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted or destitute women in the age group of 18 years of lifelong who do not have adequate means of subsistence and are poor & needy.
Delhi Pension Scheme to Women in Distress (Widow Pension) is a welfare scheme of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows, divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted or destitute women in the age group of 18 years to lifelong who do not have adequate means of subsistence and are poor, needy and vulnerable.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Delhi Pension Scheme To Women In Distress (Widow Pension) (DPSWD(WP)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department of Women and Child Development |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Delhi |
| Official portal | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online / Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 1 lakh per year |
| Age | 18+ years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 18+ years
- 💰Income Rs. 1 lakh tak
- 💍Widowed / Divorced / Separated
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The quantum of financial assistance under this scheme is Rs. 2,500/- per month.
Who qualifies
- A woman who is a widow, divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted, or destitute woman above the age of 18 years of lifelong.
- Residence of a minimum of 5 years in Delhi before the date of application.
- The annual income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/-per annum from all sources (including rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, earnings from the farm, property sale proceeds, etc.) of the applicant.
- Applicant should have the Aadhar number
- The Applicant should have a single-operated Aadhar-linked account with any bank in the NCT of Delhi only.
- Must not be receiving any pension/ financial assistance from Central Govt./ State Govt./MCD or NDMC and other Governmental/local bodies or any other source for this purpose.
Who is not eligible
NA
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Registration walkthrough
Online
The application is to be made online on the e-District portal (Delhi) Link: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Steps to register on the e-district portal of GNCTD -
Step 1: Log on to https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Step 2: Under Citizen Corner click on "New User"
Step 3: Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
Step 4: Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
Step 5: Type the Captcha in the box shown. The "Citizen Registration Form" will Open.
Step 6: Fill up all fields including details of the Present Residential Address
Step 7: Enter Captcha, and Click on Continue.
Step 8: Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address.
Step 9: Now Registration on the e-district portal is complete
Steps to register for the scheme -
Step 1: Click on Registered User Login. Enter the given login ID and Password. Enter Captcha and Click on Login.
Step 2: Go to Main Page (Main Page) will open click on apply online. Drop Box applies for services will open – click on the link.
Step 3: A list of Departments providing online services shall open – Select the Department of Women & Child Development.
Step 4: Three Financial Assistance Schemes will be shown. Choose the relevant scheme and Click on Apply.
Step 5: Check the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and click on Continue. The form will open fill up all required fields & upload all required documents as per the requirement of the scheme selected.
Step 6: Then click next and upload the photograph. Then click on finish. One OTP will be received on the registered mobile number. Enter OTP and Submit.
Step 7: Acknowledgment of successful submission shall be generated.
Offline
The application can also be submitted offline at the concerned District Office for the time being. The application form is available at http://www.wcddel.in <downloads> and at all District Offices, DWCD.
Frequently asked questions
Is An Aadhaar Number Necessary For Applying For WPS?
YES, an Aadhaar number is mandatory for filling up the application- without an Aadhaar number, the application portal will not work.
What Kind Of Bank Account Is Required To Avail Of WDM Benefits?
Single operated Aadhar-linked bank account of any bank in Delhi only.
Is There Any Annual Income Limit?
The income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/ per year from all sources of the applicant.
Is Any Recommendation Or Attestation Required?
No, a self-declaration by the applicant is required as per format. (Format is given on the portal
can be used)
What Is The Quantum Of Financial Assistance Under The Scheme?
Rs. 2500/- per month
What Is The Procedure For Change The Bank Account Details?
Application to be given to the concerned District Office, WCD to change the Bank Account. However, Department is remitting Direct Benefit Transfer (Aadhar Based) payments. Payment of Widow Pension is remitted in Aadhar linked bank account only.
What Is The Procedure To Change The Address? If The Applicant Shifted Within Delhi.
Application has to be given along with documentary proof of changed address to the concerned District W&CD Office.
Is There Any Provision For Punishment? If Anyone Tries To Get Financial Assistance Through Forged Documents.
If the assistance was sanctioned on the furnishing of false documents, penal action will be initiated and appropriate liability levied against the beneficiary for furnishing false documents. Recovery of the amount shall also be done.
How Can I Check My Aadhar Linking Status?
Follow the following steps -
Step 1: Go to https://uidai.gov.in
Step 2: Choose Aadhar services
Step 3: Choose Aadhaar Linking Status
Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhar number.
Step 5: Enter Security Code and click on Send OTP
Step 6: After receiving OTP on the registered mobile number, enter OTP. Details of Aadhar/bank lining status will be available as active and inactive status.
If your Aadhar linking status is seen as 1) Inactive: Kindly contact your concerned bank branch for further processing of Aadhar linking. 2) Active: Kindly inform the concerned District Office for further processing.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines www.wcddel.in
- FAQs edistrict.delhi.gov.in (PDF)
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