Government Schemes for Senior Citizens

BPL seniors aged 60+ not covered by Jai Bangla

• •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
• •No beneficiary contribution required

Transgender individuals in WB aged 60+ without stable income sources

• •Monthly pension allowance of Rs. 1,000 transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts

Retired female sex workers in WB aged 60+ requiring social security supports

• •Monthly pension support of Rs. 1,000 credited to savings bank accounts for lifetime sustenance

Scheduled Tribe senior citizens in West Bengal aged 60 or above

• •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT
• •Universal coverage for all eligible ST elderly citizens who meet the guidelines

Registered unorganized workers in West Bengal who have reached 60 years of age

• •Monthly old age pension of Rs. 1,000 to retired unorganized sector workers
• •Ensures post-retirement livelihood and social security for unorganized labourers

Scheduled Caste senior citizens of West Bengal aged 60 or above

• •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT
• •Universal access for all eligible SC senior citizens in the state

Seniors aged 60+ from BPL households in India

• •Monthly pension of Rs. 200 (for ages 60-79) and Rs. 500 (for ages 80+), typically matched by state contributions (totalling Rs. 1,000/month in WB)