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West Bengal
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WB Old Age Widow Pension Scheme
Social security pension scheme of West Bengal providing a monthly pension to eligible senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities (as per official portal).
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The West Bengal social security pension covers old age pension, widow pension and disability pension, providing a monthly pension to vulnerable sections so they have a steady income in old age or distress.
Key Features
- Monthly pension to eligible senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities
- Implemented through the Department of Social Welfare
- Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiary bank account
The pension amount and eligibility criteria are as notified by the department on the official portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Residents of West Bengal meeting the age, widowhood / disability and income criteria prescribed by the Social Welfare Department. Beneficiaries already receiving another central / state pension may be excluded as per norms.
Rs. 1,000 per month for all categories: Old Age (60+), Widow (18+), and Disability (40%+). Previously Rs. 600-750/month; merged into unified Jai Bangla Pension from April 2020. Family income <=Rs. 1,000/month.
1. Apply at the Gram Panchayat / Municipality or Duare Sarkar camp
2. Submit age / widowhood / disability and residence documents
3. Verification by the department
4. Pension activated and credited monthly
2. Submit age / widowhood / disability and residence documents
3. Verification by the department
4. Pension activated and credited monthly
Aadhaar Card, age proof (birth certificate / certificate from competent authority), widowhood / disability certificate (as applicable), bank account details, residence proof.
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