West Bengal Widow Pension Scheme: Apply Now to Get Benefits!

West Bengal Widow Pension Scheme 2023 | West Bengal Financial Assistance Scheme to Widow | West Bengal Monthly Pension Scheme for Widow

The government of West Bengal offers financial help through the Widow Pension Scheme.
Launched in 2010, the primary goal of the Scheme was to give West Bengali widows and girls financial support. In this article, we will tell you all the details regarding the Widow Pension Scheme including its eligibility, benefits, and application procedure. So read till the end.

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West Bengal Widow Pension Scheme

The scheme is also known as the “West Bengal Monthly Pension Scheme for Widow” and “the West Bengal Financial Assistance Scheme to Widow”. All unmarried widows and daughters in West Bengal would receive a stipend of ₹1,000/- per month from the government. An eligible beneficiary can apply by completing the offline application form.

Overview of the Scheme

Scheme Name	West Bengal Widow Pension Scheme.
Launched By	West Bengal Government, 2010
Beneficiaries	Widow People of West Bengal.
Benefits	Rs. 1,000/- per Month Widow Pension.
Nodal Department	West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare.
Official Portal	West Bengal Pension Scheme Portal.
Mode of Apply	Offline

Objectives of the Widow Pension Scheme

The West Bengal government’s social assistance programs cover it to give the widow greater financial security and independence. After her spouse passes away, she can support herself. If the widow receives a specific pension, the rate of financial reliance on close or distant relatives decreases.

Benefits of the Scheme

An eligible beneficiary would receive a stipend of ₹1,000/- per month.
A distinction between the widow and old age pension schemes is offered by the government.
In addition, it provides the widow with the appropriate social standing, mainly since it serves the underprivileged.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying the Scheme

The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal or have lived here for the past 10 years.
Beneficiary must be a widow and unmarried.
The widow’s monthly income should be less than ₹1000/-

How to Apply for the WB Window Pension Scheme?

You can download the application form from the official site and take a printout of it.

Or, you can collect the form from the following places.
- Sub Divisional Officer Office in Urban Area.
- Block Development Officer/ Panchayat Samiti Office in Rural Area.
- Controller of Vagrancy Office. (In Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area)
Fill up the application form carefully, and attach the required documents.
After that, submit it to the following office from where you got the application form.
Your application and the documents will be scrutinized by the officials.
After initial verification, the District Magistrate will provide final approval.
Then only the beneficiaries will get the financial assistance.

Required Documents for the Scheme

Any One Residence/ Identity Proof of West Bengal
- Passport.
- PAN Card.
- Voter ID Card.
Aadhar Card.
Income Certificate.
Ration Card.
Bank Details.
Death Certificate of Husband.
Any ID of Deceased Husband.
Non-Marriage Certificate.

Widow Pension Scheme Contact Details

West Bengal Widow Pension Scheme Helpdesk Email ID	support.swpension-wb@gov.in
West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Helpline Number	033-23341563 033-23371797
West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Helpdesk Email	secy.wcdsw@gmail.com
Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare	Bikas Bhawan, North Block, 10th Floor, DF Block, Sector – 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700091