What do you get under A&N destitute pension?
₹2,500 a month for destitute women living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Amount and conditions as printed by the Department of Social Welfare (2,085 people were paid in February 2025). The newsletter lists it among pensions for "destitute women". No official increase found as of 1 November 2026.
Who is eligible for A&N destitute pension?
- A destitute woman without support, as assessed by the Department of Social Welfare.
- A resident of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands continuously for at least 10 years (local certificate or resident identity card).
- Annual income below ₹48,000.
Also check:
- The department decides who counts as destitute; ask it about the conditions before applying.
- You need proof of at least 10 years of continuous stay in the Islands.
Documents needed for A&N destitute pension
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How to apply for A&N destitute pension
- Get the form from the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), or its office in your district.
- Attach the local certificate or resident identity card, an income certificate and your bank passbook, and submit it to the department.
How to check A&N destitute pension status
- Ask the Directorate of Social Welfare, Sri Vijaya Puram, with your application details, or write to director-sw@and.nic.in.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for A&N destitute pension?
A destitute woman without support, as assessed by the Department of Social Welfare. A resident of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands continuously for at least 10 years (local certificate or resident identity card). Annual income below ₹48,000.
How much do I get under A&N destitute pension?
₹2,500 a month for destitute women living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Amount and conditions as printed by the Department of Social Welfare (2,085 people were paid in February 2025). The newsletter lists it among pensions for "destitute women". No official increase found as of 1 November 2026.
What documents do I need for A&N destitute pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for A&N destitute pension?
Get the form from the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), or its office in your district. Attach the local certificate or resident identity card, an income certificate and your bank passbook, and submit it to the department. Official site: https://andamannicobar.gov.in/
How do I check A&N destitute pension status?
Ask the Directorate of Social Welfare, Sri Vijaya Puram, with your application details, or write to director-sw@and.nic.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for A&N destitute pension?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the destitute women pension in Andaman?
₹2,500 a month, as printed by the A&N Social Welfare Department.
What is the income limit?
Annual income must be below ₹48,000, and you must have lived in the Islands for at least 10 years.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.