Vidhva Sahay Yojana 2025
the state, there exist many government schemes aimed at supporting the socially deprived sections of the population. The initiative, run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, caters to various groups, including the disabled and the elderly. Examples of such schemes include the Old Age Assistance Scheme and the Disability Assistance Scheme, which are designed to provide essential assistance to the needy.
However, the focus of this article is to know the specifics of Vidhva Sahay Yojana 2024 Gujarat Online Application. Administered by the Department of Women and Child Development, this unique scheme is designed to provide assistance to widows in the state. Through this article, we aim to provide comprehensive information about the application process and benefits available under this scheme.
Who can avail Widow Assistance Scheme 2024?
The age of the applicant widow should be between 18 years to 64 years.
Not having a son of 21 years of age or older.
The annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed Rs 1,20,000 for rural area and Rs 1,50,000 for urban area.
Has a son aged 21 years or more who is mentally unsound or has more than 75% disability and is unmarried.
Must be a native of Gujarat state.
Benefits available under Widow Assistance Scheme 2024
The widow is given a monthly stipend of Rs 1250.
Eligibility to avail benefits of Widow Assistance Scheme
You might be wondering whether every widow gets the benefit of this scheme? But, the government has fixed some eligibility, all the sisters falling under that eligibility are eligible to get the benefit of this scheme. See eligibility below
The beneficiary widow sister should be a native of Gujarat.
For rural beneficiary, annual family income should not be Rs 1,20,000 or more.
For urban beneficiary, annual family income should not be Rs 1,50,000 or more.
Any destitute widow aged 18 years or above is eligible to benefit from this scheme.
BPL beneficiaries under Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) under National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) who are above 40 years of age can also fill this Widow Sahay Yojana Form.
Note:- If the applicant has any objection against the order of rejection of the applicant’s application, he can appeal to the Provincial Officer within 60 days and the benefit of assistance under this scheme will be available from the month in which the application is made.
Documents required to implement Widow Support Scheme 2024 🔴
Husband’s death certificate
– Proof of age of the applicant (LC PAN Card, Passport, Birth Certificate)
– Birth certificate/LC of all children.
– Ration magazine
– Aadhar card
– Certificate of widowhood
– Two close witnesses (signature, non-relative, identification)
– Affidavit in the name of the firm (should not be remarried and should mention income).
– Bank account statement
– Income Pattern
– 2 photographs of the applicant
– Copy of certificate of living in Gujarat for 10 years
👉Proof of age of the applicant (copy of any proof)⭕
school leaving Certificate
birth pattern
Government doctor’s certificate from any one of the PHC, CHC or Civil Surgeon
Aadhar card
election card
lightbill
driving license
Pan Card
⭕Proof of residence (copy of any proof)🔴
ration magazine
Aadhar card
light bill
gas bill
water bill
🌐Other evidence📝
copy of bank account book
Affidavit
copy of widowhood certificate
copy of income certificate
Copy of death certificate of applicant’s husband
Copy of certificate regarding educational qualification of the applicant
If the son is above 21 years of age but is physically disabled or mentally unstable, serving life imprisonment, an example from the duly authorized officer accompanying the application.
Birth Certificate of the applicant (widow) or School Living Certificate if both these proofs are not available then Certificate of Age from Medical Officer of Government Hospital/Civil Hospital.
Undertaking in person from Talatishree to the applicants in the age group of 18 to 40 years to join any Government recognized trade training within one year.
Widow beneficiaries have to comply with a common condition to continue the assistance of the scheme. Which are as follows.
For widow beneficiaries, every year in the month of July, Talatishree’s certificate that the beneficiary widow has not remarried has to be submitted to the concerned Mamlatdar office.
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Helpline number for widow assistance scheme
For assistance or queries related to the scheme, widows can contact helpline number 155209. Additionally, Digital Gujarat Portal helpline number 18002335500 is available for any technical assistance or guidance regarding the online application process.
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