Good news for our pensioners in West Bengal. The Manabik Pension Scheme offers support for persons suffering from physical disability. Its purpose is to help individuals in need and make their lives easier. Under this scheme, every eligible individual will now get ₹1,000 monthly directly into their bank account.
The Highlights of the Manabik Pension Scheme
- The Manabik Pension Scheme is also known as the “West Bengal Pension Scheme for Disabled People” or “West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme.”
- Launched by: Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal in 2018.
- Goal: The purpose is to help these people afford their daily needs and improve their quality of life.
- Benefit: Disabled individuals receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1000/-.
- Beneficiaries: disabled people in West Bengal.
- Mode of Apply: Offline, Via West Bengal Manabik Pension Scheme Application Form.
Note: The West Bengal Manabik Pension Scheme is a sub-scheme of the Jai Bangla program, which serves as an umbrella program for all pension schemes in West Bengal.
Benefits
- Financial Support: ₹1,000/- monthly pension amount
- Long-term Support: The pension is paid every month, providing a consistent source of financial assistance to people in need. It seeks to lessen reliance on family members or charitable groups.
Related Scheme: Swadhar Yojana
Eligibility
To qualify for the monthly disability pension under West Bengal’s Manabik Pension Scheme, you’ll need the following:
- West Bengal Resident: Must be a permanent resident or have lived in West Bengal for at least ten years.
- Disability Requirement: You must have a 40% or more disability as documented by an official medical certificate.
- Income Limit: Your family’s annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
- No Other Pensions: You should not receive any additional pension benefits.
How to Apply Manabik Pension Scheme?
Get the application form ( The form is free and accessible at:)
- Offices include Block Development Officer (BDO),
- Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO),
- and Kolkata Municipal Commissioner (KMC).
Collect the form and carefully fill it out with all the necessary information.
Make sure to submit all required documents.
Please submit the completed form and any accompanying documents to the same office where you acquired them.
Officials will verify the application and papers.
Documents Required
- Proof of residence or domicile in West Bengal.
- Disability Certificate.
- Passport-sized photograph.
- Digital Ration Card.
- Voter ID Card (For Age Proof)
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate (If applicable)
- Income certificate
- Mobile number
- Bank Account Information
The Manabik Pension Scheme is a significant scheme that offers financial aid and support to persons with disabilities in West Bengal. If you or someone you know meets the eligibility conditions, don’t miss this opportunity to apply.
Frequently Asked Question
The Manabik Pension Scheme is a financial support program that began in 2018 to pay monthly pensions to people with disabilities in West Bengal.
All qualifying physically disabled applicants from West Bengal state.
West Bengal residents with 40% disability may apply for this scheme.
Forms are accessible from the BDO, SDO, and Kolkata Municipal Commissioner offices.
No, the application form is free of charge.
