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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 through Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):'''
#To apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme,visit the B.D.Os/E.Os or District social security office.
#Link for Contact :[https://odishapanchayat.gov.in/English/BDO.asp Contact link]
#Download the application form through the following link : [https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s385422afb467e9456013a2a51d4dff702/uploads/2018/03/2018032661.pdf Application form] or get it from the Office of the Block Development Officer or Executive Officer of the Municipality/NAC concerned.
#Fill the application form with all the necessary details.
#Attach all the Required Documents as mentioned in the Required Documents section along with the form and submit it to the concerned B.D.Os/E.Os.
#Pay the appropriate fees as per authorities quote.
#You will be given an acknowledgement keep it safe for future reference.
#The Sub-Collector sanctions pension in favour of the beneficiaries on the recommendation of the B.D.Os.The eligible applications are being sanctioned on first come first serve basis from the waiting list.
# If sanctioned, beneficiary shall be issued a Pension Passbook.
 
'''Note ''': The pension is being disbursed to the beneficiaries in shape of Cash at G.P head quarters on a fixed date i.e 15th of each month i.e on the Jana Seva Divas after due identification by the PRI members.
 

==Required Documents==
'''Documents Required for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):'''
*Death Certificate of Husband
*BPL Status Certificate (verifiable through Ration card)
*Aadhaar Card
* Any of the following documents, namely:
**Voters’ ID Card issued by Election Commission of India
**Ration Card
**Bank Passbook with Photo (Kisan Photo Passbook also valid)
**PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department
**Passport
**Driving Licence
**MGNREGA Card

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''District Social Security Office''' 
'''Location''' : District Social Security Office, Collectorate, Angul 
'''City''' :Angul 
'''PIN Code''' : 759122 
Contact link : [https://angul.nic.in/service/indira-gandhi-national-disability-pension-scheme-igndps/ Contact link] 
Block Development officer Contact link : [https://odishapanchayat.gov.in/English/BDO.asp Contact link] 
Whom to contact : Block Development Officer of the concerned block or the Executive Officers of ULBs. 
 
==Eligibility==
'''Eligibility to apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):''' 
*The applicant must be from BPL category (with a valid BPL id)
*The applicant must be a widow.
*Widows who are within the age group of 40-79 years and belonging to a house hold Below Poverty Line are eligible to get the 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 Indira Gandhi widow pension amount is 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==
[http://ssepd.gov.in/?q=node/23 More Information] 

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

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