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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim

The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim provides financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- through DBT.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Sikkim
States and UTsSikkim
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsWidow, Pension, Women, Below Poverty Line, Direct Benefit Transfer

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