West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen

West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen

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Old Age Fishermen of West Bengal whose age is 60 years or more will get monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month from West Bengal Government under Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen. Read the complete article to know more about scheme :-

WB Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen Highlights
Scheme NameWest Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen.
Date of LaunchNot Known.
Benefits ProvidedRs. 1,000/- per Month Pension.
Eligible BeneficiariesWest Bengal Old Age Fishermen.
Responsible DepartmentWest Bengal Fisheries Department.
How to ApplyApplication Form of Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen.

Introduction of West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen: A Brief Insight

  • Fishermen of the country including Fishermen of West Bengal has very unstable source of income in which they only rely on fishing activity.
  • And when fishermen reached the stage of their old age they have to depend on their family members financially for their day to day expenses.
  • Keeping these things in mind, the Government of West Bengal took major step by starting pension scheme for old age fishermen of State.
  • The name of scheme is “Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen”.
  • The main aim behind starting this scheme for fishermen is to provide social security support in terms of financially to old age fishermen of West Bengal.
  • Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources and Fishing Harbour Department is the imlementing department of this scheme.
  • Other major name of this schemes are “West Bengal Fishermen Old Age Pension Scheme” or “West Bengal Monthly Pension Scheme for Fishermen”.
  • Old Age Fishermen having 60 years of age or more than 60 years of age will get monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month from West Bengal Government.
  • It is mandatory for Fishermen to get registered in Fisheries Department of West Bengal Government, Unregistered Fishermen are not eligible to get monthly pension under Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen.
  • If a Fishermen is a beneficiary of other pension scheme of West Bengal Government like “Jai Johar Scheme” or “Taposili Bandhu Scheme” or “Manabik Pension Scheme” then he/s he is not eligible to get monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month under Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen.
  • This pension scheme is also comes under one umbrella scheme for pensions of West Bengal named “Jai Bangla Scheme”.
  • Fishermen can collect the Application Form from Gram Panchayat/ Gram Sabha/ BDO Office in rural areas.
  • Whereas the urban area resident fishermen can collect the Application Form from SDO or Kolkata Municipal Corporation Office.
  • Monthly Pension of Rs. 1,000/- under West Bengal Government’s Fishermen Old Age Pension Scheme can be transferred only in the aadhar linked bank account of beneficiary.
  • In case of any help or information needed about this scheme, beneficiary fishermen can visit the BDO, SDO or Municipal Corporation Office.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

  • Government of West Bengal will provide the following benefits to Old Age Fishermen of West Bengal under its Pension Scheme for Fishermen :-
    • Monthly Financial Assistance as Pension to Old Age Fishermen.
    • Rs. 1,000/- per month as Pension will be given to Beneficiary Fishermen.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

  • Monthly Pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month under West Bengal Government’s Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen will only provided to those beneficiaries who fulfill the below mentioned eligibility conditions :-
    • Only Fishermen are Eligible to Apply for Pension.
    • Fishermen should be a Permanent Resident or Residing in West Bengal for 10 Years.
    • Fishermen Age should 60 Year or More than 60 Years.
    • Beneficiary of other Pension Scheme are not Eligible to Apply.

Documents Required to be Attached

  • Beneficiary Old Age Fishermen of West Bengal will have to attach the following documents with the application form in order to avail the benefit of monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- :-
    • West Bengal Residence Proof.
    • 1 Photo.
    • Fishermen Aadhar Card.
    • Voter ID Card.
    • Registration Number of Fishermen.
    • Bank IFSC Code and Account Number.
    • Mobile Number.
    • Ration Card of Family.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

  • Permanent Resident Old Age Fishermen of West Bengal can apply for monthly pension through Offline Application Form.
  • West Bengal Government hasn’t provide any facility to apply online yet and there is no official portal of Fishermen Old Age Pension Scheme available.
  • Old Age Fishermen can collect Application Form from the following offices :-
    • In Rural Areas :- Block Development Officer Office.
    • In Urban Areas :- Municipal Corporation Office or Sub Divisional Officer Office.
    • In Municipal Corporation Office of Kolkata.
  • Collect Application Form, fill it carefully and attach all the documents with it.
  • Fishermen Old Age Pension Scheme Application Form and all the documents will then submit in the same BDO, SDO and Kolkata Municipal Corporation Office.
  • Preliminary verification of received application forms will be done by the concerned BDO, SDO and Municipal Corporation Office.
  • Selected Beneficiary List will then forwarded to Office of District Collector for further verification and approval.
  • Final List of Fishermen selected for Old Age Pension can be forwarded to Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources and Fishing Harbour Department of West Bengal Government.
  • Department will sanction the pension and disbursed the amount of Rs. 1,000/- in the bank account of beneficiary fishermen.
  • Application Status of Old Age Pension Scheme for Fishermen of West Bengal can also be checked by visiting the office of Gram Panchayat.

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