Widowhood is defined as the status of an individual who was legally married to someone who subsequently died. It’s not a choice but something which is inevitable. India, being home to a large population of widows, it is really important how Government and society are treating them. We are all aware that widows have to go through a lot of difficulties. There were various social restrictions like practice of sati, wearing a white saree, untouchability, abstinence etc. They also face many challenges in many sectors like Inheritance, remarriage, economic problem etc. This paper takes a review of various schemes introduced by government to overcome those challenges.