The present paper is an attempt to highlight the economic and social problems of half widows of Kashmir. The poor economic conditions are held responsible for the ill mental health and stress of half widows of Kashmir Valley. The half widows face great social tribulations. They have lost their identity and with the result suffer from identity crisis. The main concern of the socio-economic problems of half widows of Kashmir and the paper will also reflect the mental and emotional instability of half widows of Kashmir influenced by their socio-economic status.