Tapashili Bandhu
Managed by: Backward Classes Welfare Department (Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare)
About the Scheme
Provides a monthly social security pension of Rs. 1,000 to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 access for all eligible SC senior citizens in the state
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Prerequisites
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community of West Bengal
- Must not be receiving any other pension from government agencies
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 Jai Bangla Pension portal or Social Registry website
Log in using registered mobile number and OTP authentication
Select Tapashili Bandhu Pension scheme and fill in details
Upload SC certificate, address proof, age proof, and bank scans, then submit
Collect Form P (Jai Bangla Pension application form) from the BDO office or municipal office
Check the box for 'Tapashili Bandhu' scheme
Attach photocopies of SC caste certificate, age proof, Aadhaar, and bank passbook
Submit the form at Duare Sarkar camps or local administrative counters
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Scheduled Caste senior citizens of West Bengal aged 60 or above
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Non-SC citizens
- ✗Senior citizens already drawing other government welfare pensions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much pension is provided under Tapashili Bandhu?
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