Under the Social Security Pension (SSP) scheme, destitute widows and deserted women receive a monthly pension of ₹1,200 deposited directly into their bank accounts.
Eligibility criteria:
- Widows or deserted women with family annual income below ₹36,000.
- No major earning adult male child above 18 years of age.
How to apply:
- Apply online at tnesevai.tn.gov.in or through any government-authorized e-Sevai center.
Required documents:
- Husband's Death Certificate.
- Destitute Widow Certificate issued by the Tahsildar / Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO).
- Legal Heir Certificate.
- Applicant's Aadhaar card and Smart Family Ration card.
- Bank savings account passbook linked with Aadhaar.