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West BengalWomen Empowerment
Widow Pension
Managed by: Department of Women Development & Social Welfare (Directorate of Social Welfare)
About the Scheme
Provides monthly financial support to destitute widows in West Bengal who have lost their spouse and lack regular income.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyResident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 years or above (widowed)
Family Income CapMust be destitute with no regular income
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must provide husband's death certificate
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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Collect form from BDO, submit with death certificate and Aadhaar
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Destitute widows in WB with no income
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Married women
- ✗Widows with government employment
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the pension amount?
Rs. 1,000 per month credited to the beneficiary's bank account.
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Lakshmir Bhandar
Who Can Apply:
Women aged 25-60 who are the head of their household in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,000 to General category female heads of households
•Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,200 to SC/ST category female heads of households
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
Manabik Pension
Who Can Apply:
Persons with 40%+ disability in WB
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
•No age restriction for disabled persons
Updated: July 2026
Annapurna Bhandar
Who Can Apply:
Women residents of West Bengal aged between 25 and 60 years
Key Benefits:
•Monthly financial assistance of Rs. 3,000 transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account
•Helps cover essential household needs like groceries, medicine, and children's education
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Social Welfare
SubcategoryWidow Support
Launch Date2013
Target Beneficiarywomen
Official Helpline1800-345-5505 (Toll-Free)