The Social Justice Department of the Haryana Government has initiated the Widow and Destitute Women Pension Scheme for eligible women. Under this 2026 initiative, deserted, destitute, or widowed women aged 18 and older are entitled to a monthly pension of Rs. 2,750, as per the Haryana Budget 2023-24 (an increase from the previous Rs. 2,500 effective from April 1, 2023). Haryana residents holding a valid domicile can download the application form in PDF, track their pension status, and view the beneficiary list on the official portal at socialjusticehry.gov.in
The Haryana Widow Pension Scheme, alongside other social security programs like the Old Age Pension Scheme and Viklang Pension Yojana, is managed entirely by the state government. To qualify, the total annual family income of the destitute or widowed woman must not exceed Rs. 3 lakh. Eligible individuals can download the application form, submit it to receive support, and monitor their application status or check the list of beneficiaries online.
Haryana Widow & Destitute Women Pension Scheme 2026 Guidelines
Here is a comprehensive summary of the 2026 Widow & Destitute Women Pension Scheme in Haryana:
Eligibility Criteria for Haryana Widow Pension Scheme
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must have been a permanent resident of Haryana for at least one year prior to applying.
- Annual family income must be Rs. 3 Lakhs or less.
- The applicant must meet at least one of these criteria:
- She is a widow; or
- She is destitute and lacks support from a husband, parents, or sons; or
- She is destitute due to desertion or physical/mental disability of her husband (for married women) or parents (for other women).
- Individuals already receiving a pension from any government or statutory agency are ineligible for this specific allowance.
Haryana Widow Pension Payment 2026
Beneficiaries under the 2026 Haryana Widow Pension Scheme will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 2,750. This amount was increased from the previous rate of Rs. 2,500, effective from April 1, 2023, following the state budget announcement.
Required Documents for Vidhwa Pension Yojana
Below is the list of documents required to apply for the Haryana Widow Pension Scheme: