Jammu, Feb 13 (KNO): The J&K Government on Friday said that there is presently no proposal to further enhance the widow pension under the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) or under the National Social Assistance Programme.
Replying to an un-starred A.Q No. 1314 tabled by MLA Dr Devinder Kumar, the Minister In-charge Social Welfare Department, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) informed the House that the widow pension under ISSS and IGNWPS has already been enhanced along with other components vide Government Order No. 96-JK (SWD) of 2025 dated 03.04.2025 for eligible beneficiaries.
The government further stated that the present age-wise monthly pension provided to eligible beneficiaries is Rs 1,250 for widows aged between 40–59 years, Rs 1,500 for those aged 60–79 years, and Rs 2,000 for beneficiaries aged 80 years and above—(KNO)