West Bengal Pension Scheme is the major social welfare and financial assistance scheme of West Bengal Government for the welfare of Old Age Person, Widow Women and disabled/ Physically Handicapped Persons. A Monthly Pension of Rs. 1,000/- will be provided to every eligible Person to take care of their monthly expenses.
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| Scheme Name | West Bengal Pension Scheme. |
| Launched Year | 2010. |
| Benefits Provided | Monthly Pension of Rs. 1,000/- per Month will be provided to eligible beneficiaries. |
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| Official Website | West Bengal Pension Scheme Portal. |
| Responsible Department | Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, West Bengal Government. |
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Introduction of the West Bengal Pension Scheme: A Brief Insight
- West Bengal Pension Scheme is the social welfare scheme of West Bengal Government.
- It was launched in the year 2010.
- The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide financial security to below mentioned Persons of West Bengal:-
- Old Age Persons.
- Widow Women.
- Disable/ Physically Handicapped Person.
- Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare of Government of West Bengal is the responsible department of this Pension Scheme.
- This scheme will also known in the West Bengal State according to the category of Applicant are as follows :-
- Pension Scheme for Old Age Person is also called “West Bengal Senior Citizen Financial Assistance Scheme” or “West Bengal Senior Citizen Pension Scheme”.
- Pension Scheme for Widow Women is also known as “West Bengal Widow Financial Assistance Scheme” or “West Bengal Widow Monthly Pension Scheme”.
- Pension Scheme for Disable Person is also called “West Bengal Disable Person Financial Assistance Scheme” or “West Bengal Disability Monthly Pension Scheme” or Handicapped Pension Scheme of West Bengal”.
- Under West Bengal Pension Scheme, West Bengal Government will provide monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- to every eligible Old Age Person, Widow Women and Disable Person of West Bengal.
- Pensioners can use this monthly pension to take care their daily expenses.
- Eligible Beneficiary can apply for West Bengal Pension Scheme by filling the below mentioned Application Forms according to the eligible category :-
- There is no Online Application of West Bengal Pension Scheme is available.
- Applicant can also check the Status of West Bengal Pension Scheme Application by visiting the West Bengal Pension Scheme Portal.
- Eligible Applicant list of West Bengal Pension Scheme will be available after verification at the office of Block Development Officer.
- Applicant can submit their Grievance of West Bengal Pension Scheme (if any) on West Bengal Pension Scheme Portal.
- Eligible Pensioners will go through the below mentioned pages to get to know in detail about eligibility, and other important information according to their pension category :-
Benefits Provided to Beneficiaries Under Scheme
- The following financial assistance as a monthly pension will be provided to eligible persons of West Bengal under West Bengal Pension Scheme:-
Pensioner Category Amount of Pension
(Per Month)Old Age People Rs. 1,000/- Widow Women Rs. 1,000/- Disable Person Rs. 1,000/-
Eligibility Conditions Set for Beneficiaries
- The following eligibility is set by Government of West Bengal to avail the benefit of monthly pension under West Bengal Pension Scheme:-
Common Eligibility for All Pension Applicants - Applicant Should be a Permanent Resident of West Bengal.
- OR Applicant Should be Residing in West Bengal for 10 Years.
- The Monthly Income of Applicant Should be below Rs. 1,000/- per Month.
- Applicant Should not be a recipient of any other Government Financial Assistance.
Old Age Pension - The Age of Applicant Should be :-
- 60 Years or More.
- 55 Years or More for Mentally or Physically Handicapped Old Age Applicant.
Widow Pension - Applicant Should be a Widow.
- She is in our own and not maintained by anyone in relation.
Disability Pension - Applicant Should be a Disabled/ Physically Handicapped Person.
Documents Required to be Attached with the Application Form
- The following documents will be required to avail the benefit of monthly financial assistance as a pension under West Bengal Pension Scheme:-
- Any One Identity Proof of Applicant:-
- Voter Identity Card.
- PAN Card.
- Passport.
- Ration Card.
- Disability Certificate. (For Disable Applicant)
- Medical Certificate from Medical Officer. (For Disable Applicant)
- Death Certificate of a Deceased Husband. (For Widow Applicant)
- Any Identity Proof of Deceased Husband. (For Widow Applicant)
- Certificate of Non-Marriage. (For Widow Applicant)
- Applicant Aadhar Card.
- Annual Income Certificate.
- Bank Account Details.
- Any One Identity Proof of Applicant:-
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to get Benefits
- Eligible Beneficiaries can apply for Monthly Pension under West Bengal Pension Scheme by filling the Offline Application Form.
- Application Forms for every eligible person under West Bengal Pension Scheme are as follows:-
- All the Application Forms are available free of cost at any of the following offices :-
- Office of the Block Development Officer or Panchayat Samiti. (In Rural Area).
- Office of the Sub Divisional Officer. (In Urban Area).
- Office of the Controller of Vagrancy. (In Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area).
- Take the Application Form from any of the above mentioned office and fill it carefully.
- Attach all the required documents with the application form.
- Submit the Application Form of West Bengal Pension Scheme along with all the documents in the same office from where it was collected.
- Application Form along with all the Documents will be scrutinized by the Block Development Officer or Sub Divisional Officer.
- After initial verification the applications of West Bengal Pension Scheme will be forwarded to the office of District Magistrate for final approval.
- After final approval from District Magistrate Office, the monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month under West Bengal Pension Scheme will be transferred in the given bank account of every eligible beneficiary every month.
- Pension Beneficiaries can also check the Status of their Pension Application by entering the Application ID on West Bengal Pension Scheme Official Website.
Application Forms Available for Scheme
- Application Form of Old Age Pension Scheme West Bengal.
- Application Form of Widow Pension Scheme West Bengal.
- Application Form of Disability Pension Scheme West Bengal.
Important Links Related to the Scheme
- West Bengal Pension Scheme Official Website.
- Application Status of West Bengal Pension Scheme.
- Grievance Registration of West Bengal Pension Scheme.
- Grievance Status of West Bengal Pension Scheme.
- Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, West Bengal.
- Guidelines of West Bengal Pension Scheme.
Contact Details of Scheme
- Contact Email ID of West Bengal Pension Scheme :- support.swpension-wb@gov.in.
- Contact Number of West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare :-
- 033-23341563.
- 033-23371797.
- Contact Email ID of West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare :- secy.wcdsw@gmail.com.
- Address of West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare :-
Bikas Bhawan, North Block,
10th Floor, DF Block,
Sector – 1, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata, West Bengal.
700091.
Conclusion of Scheme
- Beneficiaries can find Pension Scheme of West Bengal Government very fruitful. Not much, but they can easily manage some of their expenses with this pension amount. Government of West Bengal need to rethink the amount to provide better benefit to beneficiaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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District Nodal Officer of West Bengal Pension Scheme
- Following are the Contact Numbers and Email ID of District Nodal Officer/ District Social Welfare Officers of West Bengal Pension Scheme. Pension Beneficiaries can contact them in case of facing any issue regarding filling of Pension Scheme Application Form. These can be treated as Helpline Number of West Bengal Pension Scheme :-
- Alipurduar :-
- Contact Number :- 03564-257527
- Bankura :-
- Contact Number :- 03242-240103
- Email ID :- dswobankura@gmail.com
- Barddhaman :-
- Contact Number :- 0342-2663381
- Email ID :- dswo.bwn@gmail.com
- Birbhum :-
- Contact Number :- 03462-259737
- Email ID :- dswo.bir@gmail.com
- Coochbihar :-
- Contact Number :- 03582-225401
- Email ID :- socialwelfare.cbr@gmail.com
- Dakshin Dinajpur :-
- Contact Number :- 03522-255119
- Email ID :- dswo.dd@gmail.com
- Darjeeling :-
- Contact Number :-
0354-2254191 - Email ID :- dswdarjeeling@gmail.com
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- Howrah :-
- Contact Number :-
033-26380587 - Email ID :- dswohowrah@gmail.com
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- Hooghly :-
- Contact Number :-
033-26810832 - Email ID :- swhooghly@gmail.com
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- Jalpaiguri :-
- Contact Number :-
03561-220861 - Email ID :- dswo_jalpaiguri@yahoo.com
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- Kolkata :-
- Contact Number :-
033-23370762 - Email ID :- cvwestbengal@gmail.com
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- Maldah :-
- Contact Number :-
03512-254236 - Email ID :- dswo.malda@gmail.com
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- Murshidabad :-
- Contact Number :-
03482-250023 - Email ID :- msddswo@gmail.com
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- Nadia :-
- Contact Number :-
03472-254798 - Email ID :- dsw.nadia2015@gmail.com
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- North 24 Parganas :-
- Contact Number :-
033-25846278 - EmailID:-dswo.social.northparganas20@gmail.com
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- Paschim Medinipur :-
- Contact Number :-
03222-265996 - Email ID :- pmdswo@gmail.com
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- Purba Medinipur :-
- Contact Number :-
0322-8263135 - Email ID :- dsw.purbamedinipur@gmail.com
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- Puruliya :-
- Contact Number :-
03252-224409 - Email ID :- dswopurulia2015@gmail.com
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- South 24 Parganas :-
- Contact Number :-
033-24792206 - Email ID :- dswos24@gmail.com
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- Uttar Dinajpur :-
- Contact Number :-
9836008135 - Email ID :- dswoud@gmail.com
- Contact Number :-
- Alipurduar :-
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