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West BengalSocial Welfare
Manabik Pension
Managed by: Department of Women Development & Social Welfare (Directorate of Social Welfare)
About the Scheme
Manabik Pension provides monthly income support to persons with disabilities (40% or more) residing in West Bengal.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
- •No age restriction for disabled persons
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyResident of West Bengal
Age LimitsAny age with 40%+ disability
Family Income CapNo strict income limit
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have certified disability of 40% or more from government medical board
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply via socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
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Submit at BDO with disability certificate and Aadhaar
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Persons with 40%+ disability in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Persons with less than 40% disability
- ✗Those already receiving disability pension from another source
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What disability percentage is required?
A minimum of 40% disability certified by a government medical board is required.
Related Welfare Schemes
Jai Bangla Pension
Who Can Apply:
SC/ST residents aged 60+ in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to bank account
•Covers both Taposili Bandhu (SC) and Jai Johar (ST) sub-schemes
Updated: July 2026
Old Age Pension
Who Can Apply:
BPL seniors aged 60+ not covered by Jai Bangla
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
•No beneficiary contribution required
Updated: July 2026
Widow Pension
Who Can Apply:
Destitute widows in WB with no income
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
Updated: June 2026
Duare Sarkar
Who Can Apply:
Any WB resident who needs to enroll in welfare schemes
Key Benefits:
•Doorstep access to 10+ welfare scheme enrollments
•On-spot Swasthya Sathi card issuance
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Social Welfare
SubcategoryDisability Pension
Launch Date2013
Target Beneficiarydisabled
Official Helpline1800-345-5505 (Toll-Free)