About this banking scheme
The scheme “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” was launched in 2013 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim would receive a pension of Rs. 2000/- per month.
The Govt. of Sikkim launched a scheme named “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” in 2013 for unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of income are eligible for payment of Rs. 2,000 as a monthly pension. This scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme and the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Women & Child Welfare Department |
| Launch year | 2013 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Banking |
| Level / State | State · Sikkim |
| Official portal | sikkimsocialwelfare.gov.in |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Women & Child Welfare Department, Govt. Of Sikkim |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline / Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 45 to 59 years
- 💍Never Married
- 🍚BPL only
- 📝Offline / Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
A monthly pension of Rs. 2,000/- per beneficiary.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be a woman.
- The applicant should be unmarried.
- The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should be in the 45-59 years age group.
- The applicant should not have any source of income.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 01: The applicant has to approach their concerned Gram Panchayat /Municipality / Municipal Corporation office. Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure and the local department office for this scheme. Collect the application form.
Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents and submit it to the designated receiving authority.
Online
Registration:
Step 01: Visit the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Step 02: Click “Create Account”. On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Username, Gender, First Name, Last Name, Email, Mobile Number, and Password). Fill in the Captcha Code and click "Register". The login credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID / Mobile Number.
Application:
Step 01: Visit the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Step 02: Click “Apply now” and login.
Step 03: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, a system-generated application number will be provided as acknowledgment. Please keep it safe for future reference.
Check Application Status:
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 21 Mar 2013 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
The beneficiary will get a sum of Rs. 2,000 as a monthly pension under this scheme.
How long will a beneficiary receive a monthly pension under this scheme?
The beneficiary will get a pension as long as she is unmarried.
What is the age limit under this scheme?
Unmarried women of the age group 45-59 years are eligible for the scheme.
Is this scheme for employed unmarried woman?
No, this scheme is applicable only to unmarried women without any source of income.
Is this scheme applicable for all women?
No, this scheme is only for unmarried women of BPL families of Sikkim state.
Can an unmarried woman covered by any other existing pension scheme eligible under this scheme?
No, the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.
Is this scheme 100% State Innovative Scheme?
Yes, this scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme.
Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after permanent migration to another state?
No, to continue the benefits of the scheme, the beneficiary should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.
What is the mode of filling application?
The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.
How can I register under this scheme?
Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the “Create Account” button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the “Register” button to register and then login.
How will the pension distributed under the scheme?
The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Online link sso.sikkim.gov.in
- Website pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
- Notification sikkimsocialwelfare.gov.in (PDF)
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