Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme
The ‘Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme’ is a state scheme to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefit every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given.
About This Scheme
The ‘Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme’ is a state scheme was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given and a nutritious meal is supplied through the Anganwadi Centres.
Benefits
Pension:
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free saree.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be legally divorced or deserted for a minimum of 5 years.
The applicant should be a destitute woman.
The applicant’s age should be 30 years and above.
The applicant’s fixed assets not exceeding ₹1,00,000/-
Application Process
Apply Online – via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest
Common Service Center
(CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Pension:
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free saree.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.
Application Process
Apply Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center
(CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme |
| Short Title | DDWPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 10 Jun 2026
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