If there is a woman around you who is a widow and is in dire need of financial help, then this news is essential for them! The Government of India and various state governments have made significant changes to the Widow Pension Scheme in 2025. In many states, the pension amount has now doubled or even more than before.

Let us explain to you in simple language what is the new pension amount, who can avail of it, and what is the complete method of applying, so that no needy woman is deprived of taking advantage of this important government scheme.

How much pension is being received now

Talking about the new pension amount, where earlier in many states only ₹ 300 to ₹ 1000 were available, now it has increased from ₹ 1000 to ₹ 3000. It depends on the state governments how much they have increased according to their budget and requirements. The new pension amount in some major states is as follows:

Uttar Pradesh:- Now ₹1500 per month is available.

Bihar:- It has increased from ₹400 to ₹1500 per month.

Madhya Pradesh:- Now ₹2000 per month is being given.

Maharashtra:- Pension up to ₹3000 is being given.

Each state has fixed the new amount according to its requirements and budget so that widowed women can get more financial security.

Who will get the benefit of this scheme

To avail of the benefits of this scheme, certain fixed conditions have been fixed, which must be fulfilled:

The woman must be a widow.

The woman must be above 18 years of age.

The annual family income should be less than the prescribed limit (in most states it is ₹1.5 lakh, but it may vary state-wise).

The woman should not have remarried.

The woman’s name should be on the BPL Card or State’s Social Security List.

If these conditions are met, the woman is eligible to apply for this scheme.

How to apply online and offline

Now it has become very easy to apply. If you want, you can do it online as well as offline.

How to apply online

Go to the official website of the Social Welfare Department of your state.

Go to the Widow Pension Scheme section and fill out the application form.

Upload the required documents, like an Aadhaar Card, Husband’s Death Certificate, Proof of Residence, Bank Passbook, Photograph, etc.

Submit the form and keep the receipt safe.

How to apply offline

Go to your nearest Jan Seva Kendra or Panchayat Office.

Get the application form, fill in all the information in it, and attach the required documents.

Submit the filled form and documents to the concerned officer.

After verification in a few days, the money will start coming directly into your bank account.

Required Documents

While applying, you have to attach the following documents:

Aadhar Card

Husband’s Death Certificate

Residence Certificate

Bank Passbook

Passport Size Photo

BPL Card or Other Social Security Document (if available)

What to do if the woman’s name is not on the list

If a woman’s name is not on the list of the Widow Pension Scheme or was there earlier and now has been removed, then she can take the following steps:

She can go to Jan Seva Kendra or Panchayat Office and apply again.

If the name was there earlier and now has been removed, then she can lodge a complaint in the concerned department.

If you want, you can also check the status of the application by visiting the website of your state.