Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 – Monthly Financial Assistance of ₹1500
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Quick answer
The Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana provides ₹1500 per month to women aged 18‑59 who are permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh and not in certain government or pension categories. Eligible women can apply offline by visiting the Tehsil Welfare Office with required documents. The scheme honors women's cultural contributions and promotes their economic empowerment.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Monthly financial assistance of ₹1500 |
| Ministry / department | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Level | State Government (Himachal Pradesh) |
| For | Women / girls |
| Age | 18–59 years |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh launched the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana to honour women's contribution to cultural heritage and to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹1500 per month.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Women's age should be between 18-59 years.
- Applicant should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- Family members must not belong to government employees/pensioners, contract/daily wage workers, part-time workers, Category employees, serving/ex-servicemen and military widows, honorarium receiving Anganwadi/ Asha/ Mid-Day Meal workers, Multi-Task Workers, Social Security Pension Beneficiaries, Employees of Panchayat Raj Institutions/Urban Local Bodies, Pensioners in public undertakings, registered GST persons and income tax payers, or Buddhist nuns (Chomo) living permanently in monasteries.
Who cannot apply
- Central/State Government employees/pensioners, contract/outsourced/daily wage earners/part-time, etc.
- Category employees, serving/ex-servicemen and military widows, honorarium receiving Anganwadi workers/helpers/ Asha Workers/Mid-Day Meal Workers, Multi-Task Workers, Social Security Pension Beneficiaries, Employees of Panchayat Raj Institutions/Urban Local Bodies, Pensioners/Pensioners working in various Public Undertakings/Boards/Councils/Agencies under Central/State Government, for Goods and Services Tax Be a registered person and income tax payer etc.
- Buddhist nuns (Chomo) living permanently in Buddhist monasteries.
Documents required
- Valid Age Certificate
- Himachali Bonafide/Native Certificate
- Photocopy of Bank Passbook/Post Office Account Number
- Photocopy of Aadhar Card
- Photocopy of Ration Card
- Buddhist Nuns Certificate (issued by the Panchayat or the chief nun (Chief Chomo) of the Buddhist monastery)
- Disability Certificate (if required)
How to apply
- 1Visit the District Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer during office hours and request the prescribed application form.
- 2Fill all mandatory fields in the form and attach copies of required documents (self-attest if needed).
- 3Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents to the Tehsil Welfare Office.
- 4Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the Tehsil Welfare Office, confirming the date, time, and any unique identification number.
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly amount provided under the scheme?+
Eligible women receive ₹1500 per month.
What are the key objectives of the scheme?+
To honor women's contribution to cultural heritage and ensure their economic empowerment and self-reliance.
Are Buddhist nuns (chomo) eligible for the scheme?+
Yes, Buddhist nuns living permanently in Buddhist monasteries are eligible.
Who are considered 'family' under the scheme?+
Family includes husband/wife, adult/minor sons, and unmarried daughters registered in the family register or ration card as of 31.03.2023.
Who is the authorized officer for the scheme?+
The Director of Empowerment of Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Specially Abled, H.P.
How are applications processed?+
Applications are received, sorted, and registered by the Tehsil Welfare Officer before being presented to the competent authority for approval.
What happens to incomplete or ineligible applications?+
They are sent back to the applicant with comments within 15 days.
Who approves the Sukh-Samman Fund?+
The Deputy Commissioner and Resident Commissioner of the respective districts, along with other competent officers.
How is the Sukh-Samman Fund distributed?+
The fund is distributed based on a list compiled by the Tehsil Welfare Officer and verified by competent officers.
How often are beneficiaries inspected?+
District Welfare Officer and Tehsil Welfare Officer inspect 10% and 25% of beneficiaries, respectively, each year.
What is the process for closing the fund for ineligible beneficiaries?+
The fund is permanently closed after obtaining approval from the competent authority and informing the beneficiary.
What happens in case of beneficiary death?+
The fund is closed permanently upon authorized information of the beneficiary's death.
What is the procedure for handling complaints of ineligibility?+
The fund is temporarily stopped and the complaint is investigated by the District or Tehsil Welfare Officer.
What is the head of account for scheme expenditure?+
Expenditure is made from a separate budget head, with top-up on social security pension payable from the related account head.
Who maintains the records related to the scheme?+
The Tehsil Welfare Officer is responsible for maintaining all records related to the scheme.
Who audits the expenditure under the scheme?+
The expenditure is audited by the office of the Accountant General (Accounts), Himachal Pradesh.
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