Jai Johar Scheme
Managed by: Backward Classes Welfare Department (Directorate of Tribal Development)
About the Scheme
Provides a monthly social security pension of Rs. 1,000 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) senior citizens of West Bengal aged 60 and above.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •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
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Prerequisites
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community of West Bengal
- Must not be receiving any other government pension (Central or State)
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Visit the official Jai Bangla Pension portal or Social Registry website
Log in using registered mobile number and Aadhaar OTP verification
Select Jai Johar Pension Scheme and fill in caste and bank details
Upload ST certificate, age proof, and passbook scan, then submit
Collect the Jai Bangla application form (Form P) from the BDO office or Municipal corporation office
Fill in details and specify 'Jai Johar Scheme' as the target pension program
Attach self-attested copies of ST certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook, and age proof
Submit at the BDO/Municipality counter or during Duare Sarkar camps
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Scheduled Tribe senior citizens in West Bengal aged 60 or above
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Non-ST citizens
- ✗Citizens already receiving other government old age / widow pensions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for Jai Johar Scheme?
Related Welfare Schemes
Jai Bangla Pension
SC/ST residents aged 60+ in West Bengal
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BPL seniors aged 60+ not covered by Jai Bangla
Widow Pension
Destitute widows in WB with no income
Manabik Pension
Persons with 40%+ disability in WB