Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

2 schemes for “loan for women”

Pension & insuranceCentralStatus changed: check

Monthly pension for widows; the central share is topped up by each state

For: Widows aged 40 and above from below-poverty-line households

See eligibility and documents

Pension & insuranceCentral

Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60

For: Citizens aged 18 to 40 with a savings bank account

See eligibility and documents