About this social welfare scheme
The aim of the scheme is to provide Social Security to Widowers who are unable to sustain themselves from their own sources and are in need of financial assistance from the State.
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Widower and Unmarried Persons Scheme: For Widower" is implemented by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Government of Haryana. The scheme came into effect on 1st July, 2023, with the aim of providing Social Security to Widowers who are unable to sustain themselves from their own sources and are in need of financial assistance from the State.
Under this scheme, a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2,750/- is provided to a widower who has attained the age of 40 years and has a verified annual income of up to Rs. 3.00 lakh. A person who is a divorcee or in a live-in relationship shall not be eligible for financial assistance under the scheme.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Financial Assistance to Widower and Unmarried Persons Scheme : For Widower (FAWUPSW) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Haryana |
| Official portal | saralharyana.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare Of Scheduled Castes And Backward Classes And Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 3 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Male
- 🎂Age 40+ years
- 💰Income Rs. 3 lakh tak
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2750 to eligible beneficiaries.
- The financial assistance will continue until the beneficiary turns 60 years old.
Mode of Disbursement:
- The financial assistance is disbursed through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) directly into the beneficiary's bank account.
Note: The Bank will not permit the beneficiary to withdraw the benefits from outside the district in which he is registered.
Frequency of Disbursement:
- The assistance is provided on a monthly basis.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
- The beneficiary list is updated monthly, and payments are processed accordingly.
Validity:
The assistance continues until the beneficiary turns 60 years old, after which they may transition to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a domicile of Haryana or have been residing in the state for at least the last 15 years.
- The applicant should be a widower.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 40 years.
- The applicant's verified annual income should be up to Rs. 3,00,000/-.
- The applicant should possess a Family ID, as verification is based on data from the Haryana Parivar Pehchaan Authority (HPPA).
Other terms and Conditions:
- Any benefits received under the Scheme, by suppressing true information or making wrong claim or the condition for which the pension was granted no longer exists or the beneficiary got married after the grant of benefit, would be recovered as arrears of land revenue with @12% interest per annum.
- Financial Assistance shall cease to be payable on the death of a beneficiary. However, the amount of assistance will be paid for full month in which death of the beneficiary occurs (any date of the month) to the nominee.
- Financial Assistance under this scheme shall not be liable to attachment under any court of law.
- If a person is detected of having more than one bank account under the PFMS, all his bank accounts will be terminated. He would become ineligible to receive benefits under any Social Security Scheme of the State in future.
Who is not eligible
- The applicant should not be a divorcee or in a live-in relationship.
- The beneficiary shall not be allowed to draw the financial Assistance in case he is already drawing any other pension/financial assistance/annuity from any Government/ Autonomous body.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Apply for Scheme: Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, then he/she gets registered on the portal.
Step 03: For registration, click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number & password. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 04: Applicants will receive the login ID on their mobile number.
Login to Apply for the Scheme:
Step 01: Visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
Step 02: The “Sign in here” option is available on the right side of the screen. Applicant needs to fill in their credentials and click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 03: In the opened window, click on “Scheme/Services list” and a list of schemes will appear on the screen.
Step 04: Now, select the scheme and click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”.
Step 05: Fill in all the details asked in the online application form and submit the application form.
HBOCW Registration User Manual
Change of address:
It shall be obligatory for a beneficiary to intimate any change of address to the District Social Welfare Officer. A beneficiary shifting to a place outside Haryana State for a period exceeding three months shall not be ordinarily eligible for payment of Financial Assistance during the period of his/her stay outside Haryana State. However, in a case involving real hardship, the District Social Welfare Officer may permit payment of Financial Assistance to such a person for a period of absence up to one year, if he is satisfied that the shifting of residence was absolutely essential for the beneficiary.https://hrylabour.gov.in/uploads/manuals/Manual_for_Worker_Registration_HBOCW.pdf
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible under the widower category?
Widowers aged 40 years or above, with an annual verified income of up to Rs. 3,00,000, are eligible for financial assistance.
What is the financial assistance amount for widowers?
Eligible widowers receive Rs. 2750 per month.
How long will the assistance be provided to widowers?
The assistance continues until the beneficiary turns 60 years old, after which they may transition to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme if eligible.
Can a widower apply if he is already receiving another pension?
No, a widower cannot apply if he is already receiving any other pension, financial assistance, or annuity from the government or an autonomous body.
What documents are required for widowers?
Widowers must submit an Aadhaar Card, Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, Family ID, Bank Account Details, and the Death Certificate of their spouse.
How is the assistance amount disbursed?
The financial assistance is disbursed monthly through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) directly into the beneficiary's bank account.
What happens if a widower provides false information?
If false information is detected, the beneficiary must repay the assistance amount with 12% annual interest, and they may be disqualified from the scheme.
What happens if the bank account linked to the scheme becomes inactive?
If a beneficiary's bank account remains inactive for 60 days, it will be marked as "inoperative" and may be closed after 90 days, stopping assistance payments.
Can a widower apply if he is living in a live-in relationship?
No, applicants in live-in relationships are not eligible for the scheme.
What should a widower do in case of a change in address?
Any change in address must be reported to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).
Can a widower apply for this scheme if he is already receiving another pension from an autonomous body?
No, the scheme is not applicable if the applicant is receiving any pension, financial assistance, or annuity from any government or autonomous body.
What happens if a widower leaves Haryana for more than three months?
Absence from Haryana for over three months without valid reasons may lead to the suspension of benefits.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website socialjusticehry.gov.in
- Official Guideline cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
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