What do you get under Delhi widow pension?
₹2,500 a month to the bank account of widows and divorced, separated, deserted or destitute women, for life.
The 2025-26 budget speech announced a raise to ₹3,000 a month; official pages still show ₹2,500 as of 1 November 2026.
Who is eligible for Delhi widow pension?
- A widow, or a divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted or destitute woman aged 18 or more.
- Lived in Delhi for at least 5 years before applying.
- Her own annual income below ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
- Not getting any other government pension for this purpose; Aadhaar-linked bank account in Delhi in her own name.
Also check:
- You must be a widow, divorced, separated, deserted or destitute; keep the death certificate of the husband or the divorce or separation papers ready.
Documents needed for Delhi widow pension
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How to apply for Delhi widow pension
- Register on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in with Aadhaar or voter ID and log in.
- Choose Apply Online, Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi Pension Scheme to Women in Distress.
- Upload age proof, husband’s death certificate or divorce or separation papers, proof of 5 years in Delhi, bank passbook, photo and income self-declaration; submit with the OTP.
How to check Delhi widow pension status
- Log in to edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in to see the application status.
- The pension is paid every month from the month after sanction; check your passbook.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Delhi widow pension?
A widow, or a divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted or destitute woman aged 18 or more. Lived in Delhi for at least 5 years before applying. Her own annual income below ₹1,00,000 from all sources. Not getting any other government pension for this purpose; Aadhaar-linked bank account in Delhi in her own name.
How much do I get under Delhi widow pension?
₹2,500 a month to the bank account of widows and divorced, separated, deserted or destitute women, for life. The 2025-26 budget speech announced a raise to ₹3,000 a month; official pages still show ₹2,500 as of 1 November 2026.
What documents do I need for Delhi widow pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Death certificate of the earning member; Address proof; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Delhi widow pension?
Register on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in with Aadhaar or voter ID and log in. Choose Apply Online, Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi Pension Scheme to Women in Distress. Upload age proof, husband’s death certificate or divorce or separation papers, proof of 5 years in Delhi, bank passbook, photo and income self-declaration; submit with the OTP. Official site: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
How do I check Delhi widow pension status?
Log in to edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in to see the application status. The pension is paid every month from the month after sanction; check your passbook.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Delhi 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 Delhi widow pension?
₹2,500 a month as on the department page. A raise to ₹3,000 was announced in the 2025-26 budget speech but is not yet shown on official pages.
Can divorced or separated women apply?
Yes. The scheme covers widows and divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted or destitute women aged 18 and above.
Official sources
- Department of Women and Child Development, Govt of NCT of Delhi: widow pension scheme
- WCD Delhi: FAQ on the widow pension scheme (PDF)
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.