The Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme is a social welfare initiative by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, designed to support widowed women financially and promote their dignity and independence. The monthly pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s Post Office account. The scheme is overseen by the Women and Child Development Office and implemented at the district level by the Mamlatdar.
Benefits
• Monthly Pension: ₹1,250/- per month is provided as financial assistance
Eligibility
• Must be a resident of Gujarat
• Must be a widowed woman
• Must be 18 years of age or above
• Annual income should not exceed:
– ₹1,20,000/- for rural residents
– ₹1,50,000/- for urban residents
Application Process
Offline Mode Only
• Step 1: Collect the application form from the Taluka Mamlatdar’s office
• Step 2: Fill out the form with accurate details and attach all necessary documents
• Step 3: Submit the filled form and documents to the Taluka Mamlatdar
• Step 4: The Mamlatdar will verify all submitted information and approve the pension if eligible
Helpdesk: Contact the local Taluka Mamlatdar’s office for support
Documents Required
• Passport-size photo of the applicant
• Ration card
• School leaving certificate (if available)
• Income proof
• Husband’s death certificate
• Voter ID or Aadhaar card
• Electricity bill (as address proof)
• Birth certificate
• Proof of widowhood (official declaration or relevant document)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme?
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial support to widowed women in Gujarat to ensure their economic stability and social dignity. - Who is eligible for this scheme?
Widowed women who are residents of Gujarat, aged 18 or above, and whose family income is within the specified limits are eligible. - How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Each eligible beneficiary receives ₹1,250 per month. - How is the pension amount disbursed?
The pension amount is credited directly to the beneficiary’s Post Office account every month. - Where should the application for the scheme be submitted?
The application must be submitted to the Taluka Mamlatdar’s office. - What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Documents such as the applicant’s photo, ration card, Aadhaar or voter ID, income proof, husband’s death certificate, and proof of widowhood are required. - Who verifies and approves the applications?
The Taluka Mamlatdar is responsible for verifying and approving the application. - Is there an age limit for applying to the scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be 18 years or older. - What is the income limit for eligibility?
For rural areas, the limit is ₹1,20,000 per year, and for urban areas, it is ₹1,50,000 per year. - How often is the pension amount provided?
The assistance is provided every month. - Who implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Mamlatdar at the district level under the supervision of the Women and Child Development Department.
Sources and References
• Guidelines 1
• Guidelines 2