The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to abandoned ladies & destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, & are without any source of income or have only a nominal income.
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to abandoned ladies & destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, & are without any source of income or have only a nominal income.
The scheme "Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute" was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to abandoned ladies and destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, and are without any source of income or have only a nominal income. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum).
Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement
The amount is provided monthly.
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The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
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Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
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Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the Executive Officer at the Village (Dweep) Panchayat office. Post-Application Process:
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The application is verified by the members of the Evaluation Committee of the respective Village (Dweep) Panchayat.
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After successful verification, the application is forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat (HQ), Kavaratti, for further processing.
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The forwarded application undergoes re-verification by District Panchayat officials.
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Upon successful re-verification at the District Panchayat level, the list of eligible pensioners is prepared through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and submitted to the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department for payment processing.
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Payments are made through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, money is paid through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
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Yes.
If the applicant's income exceeds as per prescribed limit, she may no longer be eligible for the scheme.
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The scheme is for permanent residents of Lakshadweep.
If the income crosses the prescribed limit, the applicant may become ineligible for further benefits.
The provided details confirm that the pension is given monthly.
Providing false information could lead to disqualification under the scheme.
Applicants need to collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office and submit it along with the required documents.
Applicants can visit the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office for guidance on the scheme and application process.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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