WPUP
What this is
Widow pension in Uttar Pradesh is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to widows residing in the state. The scheme is administered by the Women Welfare Department of the state government.
In detail
The Uttar Pradesh government, recognizing the unique challenges faced by widows living within the state, has implemented the Widow Pension Scheme. This compassionate initiative, administered by the Women Welfare Department, offers a vital form of financial assistance to these vulnerable women.
The scheme provides a monthly pension, acknowledging the significant impact of losing a spouse on household income and stability. This crucial support empowers widows to navigate the hardships of their situations, rebuild their lives with dignity, and secure a measure of financial security. The Widow Pension Scheme stands as a testament to the government's commitment to the well-being of its widowed citizens, fostering hope and fostering a path towards a brighter future
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh state.
- The applicant's husband has died.
- The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.
- The annual income of the applicant and her family from all sources should not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/-
What you get
Financial Assistance : ₹1,000/- per month
Who is excluded
> The applicant should not be receiving pension from any other scheme of the state or central government.
not about the scheme.
Provenance
| schemeName | Widow Pension - Uttar Pradesh | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | 2017-06-16 | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |