Destitute Widow Pension Scheme
Also known as DWPS
'Destitute Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 18 years and above in age. One free saree during Pongal and Deepavali and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres are also provided.
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- State Government
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- Individual
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- Tamil Nadu
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