What do you get under Vidhwa Pension?
₹3,200 a month to widows and destitute women aged 18 and above (rate from 1 November 2025).
Who is eligible for Vidhwa Pension?
- Women aged 18 or above who are widows, or destitute (no husband, parents or sons to support them, or deserted, or whose husband cannot support them because of physical or mental incapacity).
- Haryana domicile, living in Haryana for at least the last one year.
- Her own income from all sources below ₹3 lakh a year.
- Not in government or similar employment and not drawing any pension or family pension.
Also check:
- Her own income must be below ₹3 lakh a year.
- No family pension or other pension.
Documents needed for Vidhwa Pension
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How to apply for Vidhwa Pension
- Update the husband’s death and your details in your Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra).
- Apply for the widow and destitute women pension on saralharyana.gov.in or at a Saral or Atal Seva Kendra (CSC).
- Or submit the form at the District Social Welfare Officer’s office.
How to check Vidhwa Pension status
- Track the application with your Saral application number on saralharyana.gov.in.
- After approval, find your record with the beneficiary search on pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in and check your bank passbook.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Vidhwa Pension?
Women aged 18 or above who are widows, or destitute (no husband, parents or sons to support them, or deserted, or whose husband cannot support them because of physical or mental incapacity). Haryana domicile, living in Haryana for at least the last one year. Her own income from all sources below ₹3 lakh a year. Not in government or similar employment and not drawing any pension or family pension.
How much do I get under Vidhwa Pension?
₹3,200 a month to widows and destitute women aged 18 and above (rate from 1 November 2025).
What documents do I need for Vidhwa Pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Death certificate of the earning member; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Mobile number for OTP; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Vidhwa Pension?
Update the husband’s death and your details in your Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra). Apply for the widow and destitute women pension on saralharyana.gov.in or at a Saral or Atal Seva Kendra (CSC). Or submit the form at the District Social Welfare Officer’s office. Official site: https://saralharyana.gov.in/
How do I check Vidhwa Pension status?
Track the application with your Saral application number on saralharyana.gov.in. After approval, find your record with the beneficiary search on pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in and check your bank passbook.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Vidhwa 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 Haryana?
₹3,200 a month from 1 November 2025.
Can a deserted or unsupported woman get this pension?
Yes. Destitute women, including those deserted by their husband or whose husband cannot support them due to incapacity, are covered, subject to the income and residence conditions.
Official sources
- Pension to Widows and Destitute Women, SEWA Department, Govt of Haryana
- Pension portal, Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Haryana
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.