What do you get under A&N widow pension?
₹2,500 a month for widows living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Amount and conditions as printed by the Department of Social Welfare (7,010 widows were paid in February 2025). No official increase found as of 1 November 2026.
Who is eligible for A&N widow pension?
- A widow who has lived in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for at least 10 years (local certificate or resident identity card).
- Annual income below ₹48,000.
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- You need proof of at least 10 years of stay in the Islands (local certificate or resident identity card).
Documents needed for A&N widow pension
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How to apply for A&N widow 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 your husband’s death certificate, 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 widow 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 widow pension?
A widow who has lived in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for at least 10 years (local certificate or resident identity card). Annual income below ₹48,000.
How much do I get under A&N widow pension?
₹2,500 a month for widows living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Amount and conditions as printed by the Department of Social Welfare (7,010 widows were paid in February 2025). No official increase found as of 1 November 2026.
What documents do I need for A&N widow pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Death certificate of the earning member; Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for A&N widow 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 your husband’s death certificate, 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 widow 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 widow 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 widow pension in Andaman and Nicobar?
₹2,500 a month, as printed by the A&N Social Welfare Department.
Who can get the A&N widow pension?
A widow who has lived in the Islands for at least 10 years and whose annual income is below ₹48,000.
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.