Old Age Handloom Weavers of West Bengal will get a monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month under Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme. 60 years or more aged beneficiaries can apply and avail the benefit of monthly pension. Read full article to know more.
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WB Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme Highlights
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| Scheme Name | West Bengal Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | Not Known. |
| Benefits Provided | Pension of Rs. 1,000/- Monthly. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | 60 Years or More Aged Handloom Weavers. |
| Responsible Department | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department. |
| How to Apply | Application Form of Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme. |
Introduction of West Bengal Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme: A Brief Insight
- West Bengal Government started lots of pension scheme in State for all the needy factions of society.
- One of the major welfare pension scheme started is Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme.
- Handloom Weavers don’t have any stable income source once they touch their old age.
- So with an aim to provide financial social security cover to old age handloom weavers, West Bengal Government started this scheme.
- The responsible department of this scheme is Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department.
- The other major name of this scheme is “West Bengal Handloom Weavers Old Age Prakalpa” or “West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme for Handloom Weavers”.
- Monthly Financial Assistance as a pension will be provided by Government of West Bengal to all eligible Old Age Handloom Weavers under this scheme.
- All beneficiaries will get Rs. 1,000/- per month pension under Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme.
- Handloom Weavers of 60 years or more than 60 years of age are eligible to apply for monthly pension.
- Registered Handloom Weavers are only eligible to avail the benefit of per month pension under West Bengal Government Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme.
- This is a sub-scheme of Jai Bangla Pension Scheme which is an one umbrella scheme for all the pension schemes of West Bengal Government.
- If any Handloom Weaver is a beneficiary of other pension scheme of West Bengal Government such as “Widow Pension Scheme” or “Old Age Pension Scheme” or “Disability Pension Scheme” or “Taposili Bandhu Scheme” or “Jai Johar Scheme” or “Manabik Pension Scheme” then he/ she is not eligible to apply for Old Age Pension Scheme for Handloom Weavers.
- Block Development Officer Office, Sub Divisional Officer Office and Kolkata Municipal Corporation Office has Application Form of Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme which can be collected free of cost.
- Pension amount will be directly transferred in the aadhar linked bank account of beneficiary.
- Government of West Bengal has also started Portal for Artisans and Weavers of West Bengal.
- Beneficiary Handloom Weavers can also contact their nearest BDO, SDO or KMC Office in case of any help or assistance needed about West Bengal Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Old Aged Handloom Weavers of West Bengal will get the below mentioned benefits under Old Age Pension Scheme for Handloom Weavers :-
- Financial Assistance per Month as Pension will be Provided.
- Pension of Rs. 1,000/- per Month will be given to all Eligible Beneficiaries.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Only those Handloom Weavers of West Bengal will get the monthly financial assistance as pension who fulfill the eligibility conditions of Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme:-
- Registered Handloom Weavers are Eligible to Apply.
- Handloom Weavers Age should be 60 Years or More than 60 Years.
- Permanent Resident or Resident for 10 Year in West Bengal are Eligible.
- Beneficiary of Other Financial Assistance Scheme are not Eligible.
Documents Required to be Attached
- Documents that are going to attached with the Application Form of Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme of West Bengal Government are mentioned below :-
- 10 Years Residence Proof of West Bengal.
- Aadhar Card of Applicant.
- Bank Account Details with IFSC Code.
- 1 Photograph
- Digital Ration Card of Family.
- Registration Number of Handloom Weaver.
- Voter ID Card of Applicant.
- Email or Mobile Number.
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- Handloom Weavers of West Bengal whose age is 60 years or above can apply for old age pension through Application Form.
- Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme Application Form can be collected without any cost from Gram Panchayat or Block Development Officer’s Office in Rural Area.
- In urban area, beneficiary can collect application form from Sub Divisional Officer’s Office or Kolkata Municipal Corporation Office.
- Beneficiaries can check their eligibility first before applying for pension under this scheme.
- After taking Application Form, fill it without any mistake.
- Attach all the mandatory documents with it.
- Beneficiary Handloom Weavers will have to submit the Application Form along with all the Documents in the office of Block Development Officer, Sub Divisional Officer or Kolkata Municipal Corporation Office.
- Preliminary verification of received application forms and documents will be done by BDO, SDO and KMC Office.
- List of Selected Beneficiaries will then uploaded by concerned offcials on Jai Bangla Portal and forwarded it to Collector Office of the concerned District.
- Office of the District Collector will verify the details and further forward it to Department for sanction of pension and disbursement of money.
- Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles will sanction the Elderly Pension for Handloom Weavers and transfer amount of pension directly in the bank account of beneficiary.
- Application Status can also be checked by visiting the BDO, SDO or KMC Office.
Important Links Available
- Application Form of Handloom Weavers Old Age Pension Scheme.
- Portal for Artisan and Weavers of West Bengal.
- Website of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Helpline Number of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department :- 033 22145999
- Helpline Email of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department :-
- msmet.wb@gmail.com.
- msme@wb.gov.in.
- Address of Department Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles West Bengal :-
4, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani (Camac Street),
8th Floor, Kolkata,
West Bengal – 700091
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