Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to abandoned ladies & destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, & are without any source of income or have only a nominal income.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute” was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to abandoned ladies and destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, and are without any source of income or have only a nominal income. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum).
Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement
The amount is provided monthly.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The applicant should be a divorced, abandoned, or destitute woman.
The applicant should not have remarried after separation or abandonment.
The applicant should either have no source of income or a nominal income not exceeding ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000/- per annum).
The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Application Process:
Step 1: The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
Step 2: Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the Executive Officer at the Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: The application is verified by the members of the Evaluation Committee of the respective Village (Dweep) Panchayat.
Step 2: After successful verification, the application is forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat (HQ), Kavaratti, for further processing.
Step 3: The forwarded application undergoes re-verification by District Panchayat officials.
Step 4: Upon successful re-verification at the District Panchayat level, the list of eligible pensioners is prepared through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and submitted to the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department for payment processing.
Step 5: Payments are made through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, money is paid through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum).
Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement
The amount is provided monthly.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Application Process:
Step 1: The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
Step 2: Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the Executive Officer at the Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: The application is verified by the members of the Evaluation Committee of the respective Village (Dweep) Panchayat.
Step 2: After successful verification, the application is forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat (HQ), Kavaratti, for further processing.
Step 3: The forwarded application undergoes re-verification by District Panchayat officials.
Step 4: Upon successful re-verification at the District Panchayat level, the list of eligible pensioners is prepared through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and submitted to the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department for payment processing.
Step 5: Payments are made through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, money is paid through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute |
| Short Title | UTLPSSLD |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Tribal Affairs |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Lakshadweep |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 02 Apr 2026📌 Related Government Schemes
StateAbua Awas Yojana: झारखंड के 8 लाख गरीब परिवारों को 3 कमरों का पक्का घर देने वाली राज्य योजना की पूरी जानकारी
StateIndira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana: महिलाओं के लिए बिजनेस शुरू करने का पूरा सिस्टम Complete Guide
StateGambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana: गंभीर बीमारी में लाखों रुपये का इलाज कैसे कराएं? पूरी जानकारी आसान भाषा में
StateKanya Utthan Yojana Bihar: Rs. 50,000 पाने का सही तरीका, जानें Eligibility, Apply Process, Verification System
StateAapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme: पूरी जानकारी, Eligibility, Documents और Apply Process
CentralJanani Suraksha Yojana: डिलीवरी पर मिलने वाली सरकारी सहायता कैसे पाएं? Step-by-Step Guide
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
View all posts by Deepika Raikwar →