15-30 days
Free
Women whose husband has passed away
Widows for pension, financial assistance, and government welfare schemes
Get husband's death certificate from municipal office.
Go to Tehsil or Taluka office with documents.
Complete widow certificate application form.
Provide death certificate, marriage proof, Aadhaar, and income proof.
Officials verify marital status and husband's death.
Get widow certificate for accessing welfare schemes.
Widow pension, financial assistance, housing schemes, and educational support for children.
Varies by state. Some schemes are for widows aged 40-60, others have different criteria.
Benefits usually stop upon remarriage, but check specific scheme rules.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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