About this social welfare scheme
The West Bengal government's Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department launched the "Widow Pension" scheme in 2010. This program aims to support widows facing economic hardship within the state.
In 2010, the West Bengal state government, through the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, launched a compassionate initiative called the "Widow Pension" scheme. This program aims to provide financial support to widows facing economic hardship within the state.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Widow Pension-West Bengal (WPWB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | samarth.wb.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 12,000 per year |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 12,000 tak
- 💍Widowed
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Financial Assistance: An amount of Rs. 1,000/- per Month through DBT mode to the beneficiaries.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be widow girl/woman.
- The beneficiary should attain the age of 60 years or more.
- The beneficiary must be a citizen of India and a resident of West Bengal.
- The beneficiary family income must not exceed Rs. 1,000/- per month.
- The beneficiary must not be maintained by any of her relative.
- The beneficiary must have been a resident of West Bengal for at least ten years on the date of making the application.
- Professional beggars and mendicants are not eligible for the pension.
Who is not eligible
- An applicant who is already a recipient of a pension under another scheme, such as the Disability Pension, Old Age Pension, or Farmers’ Pension, is not eligible for the Widow Pension.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Obtain the Application Form: Collect the Pension Application Form free of cost from the appropriate office:
- Rural Areas: BDO Office or the concerned Panchayat Samity Office.
- Municipal/Notified Areas (Outside KMC): SDO Office.
- KMC Area: Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal.
Submit the Application: Fill out the application form and submit it to the appropriate authority:
- Rural Areas: Address it to the District Magistrate and submit it to the BDO or Panchayat Samity Office.
- Municipal/Notified Areas (Outside KMC): Address it to the District Magistrate and submit it to the SDO.
- KMC Area: Address and submit it to the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal.
Track Applicant & View Payment Status: Click here.
Frequently asked questions
What is Widow Pension scheme ?
N 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Widow Pension" scheme.
What are the benefits ?
Financials Assistance will be provided.
Who can get the benefits ?
All the eligible widow girl/woman.
What is the financial eligibility criteria ?
Family income must be upto Rs. 1,000/-
Can widows from other states also get the benefit of this scheme?
No.
What is the minimum number of years of residence required?
She must have been a resident of West Bengal for at least ten years on the date of making the application.
How to apply for the scheme ?
1. Get the application form.
2. Fill out the application form with required details.
3. Attach documents.
4. Submission of form.
How to get the application form ?
1. Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity in case of the applicant resides in the rural areas under the said Panchayat Samity.
2. Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in case of the applicant resides in Municipal / Notified areas outside the areas of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, and
3. Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal situated at Purta Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata-700091, in case of the applicant resides within the areas under Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Can applicant download the application form online?
Yes, from the below URL.
https://wbswpension.gov.in/readwrite/miscellaneous/form-P.pdf
What documents are required ?
1. Copy of Aadhaar self-attested.
2. Copy of Ration Card.
3. Copy of Voter Id.
4. Copy of Disability Certificate.
5. Copy of Income Certificate.
6. Copy of Husband’s Death Certificate.
7. Copy of Bank Pass Book.
8. Nomination Form (In case of death).
9. Passport Size photograph.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines www.barrackpore.gov.in
- Guidelines (2021) cdn.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
- Application Form www.barrackpore.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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