Sikkim
Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
Main benefit
A monthly pension of ₹ 2,000/- per beneficiary.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Age 45 or above
- Age up to 59
- For: Female
- Has a BPL / Antyodaya card
About
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 ₹ 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
- A monthly pension of ₹ 2,000/- per beneficiary.
Who can apply
- 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.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
Online
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
Common questions
What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
The beneficiary will get a sum of ₹ 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.