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==Procedure==
To provide financial support to the poor widows of India, the widow pension scheme was introduced in India. A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of pension scheme. 
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for a widow pension in Bihar, the applicant will have to contact the Department of Social Welfare. Please tap on the following link to view contact details: [https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/ContactDetailsPage link].
#Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#An application form can be obtained upon visiting the Department of Social Welfare office.
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
#Submit the application form with ”Required Documents” to the office.
#Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the applicant will be permitted for pension.
#Collect the permit from the respective office in a stipulated period of time and pension will be transferred in provided bank account as scheduled.
 
'''Apply In-Person for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):'''
#To apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, click on the following link : [https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in/resources/homePage/10/loginEnglish.htm Website link]
#After visiting the website click on the Login button and click proceed.
#Now login using your E-mail Id or Phone number,Password or OTP and enter the captcha code and click on the “Log in” button.
#If you are a new user click on the option “Don’t have an account?Register HERE”.
#Now enter all the required informations and enter the captcha code and click on the “Validate” button.
#Now enter your E-mail ID OTP and mobile number OTP and click on the “Submit” button.
#Now login using your Credentials.
#Now select “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme” and fill all the required information.
#Upload your photograph by clicking on the “Choose File” option.
#Atlast put a tick mark in the “I agree” box.
#Next enter the captcha code mentioned there and click on the “Submit” button.
#Next upload all the required documents and submit it.
#Print the acknowledgement for future reference.
#Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
#If sanctioned, beneficiary shall be issued a Pension Passbook.
 
'''Apply In-Person for LAXMI BAI SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION:'''
#To apply for LaxmiBai Social Security Pension,click on the following link : [https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in/resources/homePage/10/loginEnglish.htm Website link]
#After visiting the website click on the Login button and click proceed.
#Now login using your E-mail Id or Phone number,Password or OTP and enter the captcha code and click on the “Log in” button.
#If you are a new user click on the option “Don’t have an account?Register HERE”.
#Now enter all the required informations and enter the captcha code and click on the “Validate”button.
#Now enter your E-mail ID OTP and mobile number OTP and click on the “Submit” button.
#Now login using your Credentials.
#Now select “LAXMI BAI SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION Scheme” and fill all the required information.
#Upload your photograph by clicking on the “Choose File” option.
#Atlast put a tick mark in the “I agree” box.
#Next enter the captcha code mentioned there and click on the “Submit” button.
#Next upload all the required documents and submit it.
#Print the acknowledgement for future reference.
#Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
#If sanctioned, beneficiary shall be issued a Pension Passbook.
 

==Required Documents==
'''Documents Required for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):'''
*Residence Certificate
*Age proof
*Income certificate
*Death cerificate
*Aadhaar card
*Bank account
 
'''Documents Required for LaxmiBai Social Security Pension Scheme :'''
*Residence Certificate
*Age proof
*Income certificate
*Death cerificate
*Aadhaar card
*Bank account

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
District Block Office, RTPs counter. 
Block office Contact link : [https://patna.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/ Contact link] 
Contact link :[http://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/contactDetails Contact link] 
 
==Eligibility==
'''INDIRA GANDHI WIDOW PENSION (CENTRAL GOVT)''' 
*The age of the widow shall be between 40-79 years.
*The applicant must belong to a household below the poverty line.
*She has been a resident of the state namely bihar for not less than three years on the date of making application for Widow Pension.
 
'''The Lakshmi Bai Pension Yojana in Bihar:''' 
*All widows above 18 years of age whose annual family income is below 60,000 Rupees
*The Applicant Should Have Income Certificate And Bpl Certificate.
*The Applicant Should Have A Native Certificate.
*The Applicant Should Have A Savings Account In The Nearby Post Office.
*The Applicant Should Have A Birth Certificate.
*A Passport Size Photo Of the Applicant Is Required.
*The widow must be 18 years.
*She has been a resident of the state namely bihar for not less than ten years on the date of making application for Widow Pension.
 
 
==Fees==
*As authorities quote.

 
==Validity==
*It is valid forever.

 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

 
==Required Information==
*Name of the Widow.
*E-mail Id.
*Phone number.
*Age.
*Address.

 
==Need for the Document==
*The Government of India provides financial assistance through widow pension plan.
*To provide financial support to the poor widows of India, the widow pension scheme was introduced in India.
*A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of pension scheme.

 
==Information which might help==
*Carry all the necessary documents.
*Make a photocopy of your filled form for future reference.
*The LAXMI BAI SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION provides Rs.300 Per month.

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://siwan.nic.in/scheme/laxmi-bai-social-security-pension/ More information for Laxmi Bai Social Security Pension Scheme] 
[https://siwan.nic.in/scheme/indira-gandhi-widow-pension/ More Information for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.

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