
Odisha Widow Pension Scheme 2023
Odisha Widow Pension is given by the state government of Odisha to the Widows of the state. This pension to the widows is provided by the state government under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. The scheme compensates for the loss of earning capacity of citizens such as the elderly, diseased, invalid, and widows and protects them from impending destitution. To get the benefits of the scheme, the applicants have to fill out the online application form. And link their Aadhaar card to the social welfare link account. The Scheme has been operated in the state of Odisha since January 2008.
Odisha Madhu Babu Pension (Widow Pension) Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for Odisha Bidhwa pension are below:
- Person must be a resident of the state of Odisha.
- The annual income of the person should be less the Rs. 24,000.
- Person belonging to BPL (Below Poverty Line) are eligible.
- Applicant must not be availing any other pension by state or Union government.
Odisha Widow Pension Scheme – Benefits
The eligible person will get the following benefits:
- Person below the age of 79 will get an amount of Rs. 300 per month.
- Person above the age of 80 will get an amount of Rs. 500 per month.
Documents Required for Odisha Widow Pension Application Form
Required documents are the following for applying for the scheme:
- Aadhar Card
- Bank Account Details
- Age Proof
- Death certificate of the Widows Husband
- Resident Proof
- Family Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)
Apply Online for Odisha Widow Pension Scheme
To apply online for the widow pension Odisha follow these steps:
- First visit the official Website of the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
- On this page click on the Pension Schemes option.
- Now on the next page click on the Madu Babu Pension Yojana under Choose Schemes Dropdown.
- Then click on the Proceed Button.
- On the next page you will get the application form.
- Here select Widow pension under Pension Type dropdown.
- And now fill the complete form with appropriate details. and Upload all the asked documents in their places.
- Finally click on all the checkboxes and click on the Submit Button.
How to Track Your Application Status?
To check the application status follow these steps:
- First visit the official Website of the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
- On this page click on the Pension Schemes option.
- Now on the next page click on the Madu Babu Pension Yojana under Track Application Status Dropdown.
- Now click on the Track Button.
- On this page you need to enter your application Number, and click on the Search Button.
- Your application status will appear on your device screen.
Important Links (Quick Links)
- Official Website – Click Here
- Application Form – Click Here
- Application Status – Click Here
Odisha Widow Pension Helpline Number
If you face any difficulty in the understanding scheme you can contact the helplines below:
- Helpline Number- 18003457150
- E-Mail Id- [email protected]