Govt. of India has launched the scheme during February-2009.Widows who are between 40-64 years of age and belonging to household below the poverty line will be eligible to get pension @ Rs, 200/- per month, Govt of India has approved a target of 3,06,923 beneficiaries for coverage under the Scheme . The target has been distributed to the districts.

Supplementary provision of Rs, 1500.00 lakhs was made for for implementation of the scheme during 2009-10.