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Laxmibai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana (Widow Pension Bihar)

लक्ष्मीबाई सामाजिक सुरक्षा पेंशन योजना (बिहार)

Implementing Ministry:Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar

Scheme Key Parameters

Gazette Verified

Benefit / Amount

₹400 per month via DBT

Beneficiaries

Destitute Widows aged 18+ with Annual Family Income under ₹60,000

Scheme Type

state

Apply Mode

online

Launch Year

2007

Scheme Code

CENTRAL-GOV

Primary Scheme Benefit & Assistance

₹400 per month via DBT

Monthly financial assistance of ₹400 for destitute, widowed women living in poverty in Bihar to ensure economic dignity and food security.

Monthly social security pension of ₹400 directly to widow bank account

Lifelong coverage until remarriage or government employment

Managed seamlessly through ServicePlus / RTPS Bihar counter

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Official Scheme Overview

Detailed Scheme Overview & Guidelines

Monthly social security pension of ₹400 directly to widow bank account Lifelong coverage until remarriage or government employment Managed seamlessly through ServicePlus / RTPS Bihar counter

Beneficiary Eligibility

1. Who is Eligible? (Eligibility)

Beneficiaries must satisfy all statutory criteria prescribed by the Ministry.

Permanent resident of Bihar

Age 18 years or above

Husband deceased (Death certificate mandatory)

Annual family income must be below ₹60,000 or BPL listed

Mandatory Scheme Documentation

Documents Required for Application

Keep original documents and verified copies ready before starting your application to prevent verification delays.

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Tick documents below as you verify and assemble physical or scanned copies.

Husband Death CertificateMandatory

Aadhaar Card and Voter ID CardMandatory

Download / Update Aadhaar

Income Certificate (under ₹60,000 from Block Revenue Officer)Mandatory

Apply Income Certificate

Bank Account Passbook and PhotographsMandatory

Tip: Ensure that the applicant name, father's name, and date of birth match character-for-character across all documents to prevent verification delays.

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