In Jammu and Kashmir two new welfare schemes, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) and Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) are being launched to cover a significant number of beneficiaries across the State. This was informed by the Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo, while replying to a question in the State Legislative Council at Jammu today. The minister said that the State Social Welfare department has well defined method for identification of beneficiaries and sanctioning of financial assistance in favour of deserving persons. She said that the State government has framed district level committees, headed by District Development Commissioners (DDCs) which are empowered to sanction the cases after the completion of required formalities, laid down under different pension schemes. The minister informed the House that various scholarship schemes are under implementation for the students belonging to the weaker sections. She said that the government contemplates to rationalize these schemes and increase the rates of scholarship.