Organisation : Sikkim Women & Child Welfare Department
Scheme Name : Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
Applicable For : Unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of income
Applicable State/UT : Sikkim
Website : https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in/
What is Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme?
The Govt. of Sikkim launched a scheme named “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” in 2013 for unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of income are eligible for payment of ₹ 2,000 as a monthly pension. This scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme and the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.
Related / Similar Scheme : Chief Minister’s State Disability Pension Scheme
Benefits of Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
A monthly pension of ₹ 2,000/- per beneficiary.
Eligibility of Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
** The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Sikkim.
** The applicant should be a woman.
** The applicant should be unmarried.
** The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
** The applicant should be in the 45-59 years age group.
** The applicant should not have any source of income.
How To Apply For Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme?
To apply for Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme online, Follow the below steps
Registration:
Step-1: Visit the official website: pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Step-2: Click “Create Account”. On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Username, Gender, First Name, Last Name, Email, Mobile Number, and Password). Fill in the Captcha Code and click “Register”. The login credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID / Mobile Number.
Application:
Step-1: Visit the official website: pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Step-2: Click “Apply now” and login.
Step-3: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, a system-generated application number will be provided as acknowledgment. Please keep it safe for future reference.
Documents Required For Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
** Recent passport size photographs – 3 Number
** Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as the case may be i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate.
** Attested photocopy of the Below Poverty Line Certificate.
** Birth Certificate or Electoral photo Identity Card or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age.
** Attested copy of Aadhar Card.
** Unmarried Certificate/ Non-Marriage Certificate issued by the Gram Vikash Adhikari / Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
** Attested photocopy of first page of the Bank/Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account.
FAQ On Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
How long will a beneficiary receive a monthly pension under this scheme?
The beneficiary will get a pension as long as she is unmarried.
Is this scheme applicable for all women?
No, this scheme is only for unmarried women of BPL families of Sikkim state.
Is this scheme 100% State Innovative Scheme?
Yes, this scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme.
How will the pension distributed under the scheme?
The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.