West Bengal provides a monthly widow pension (reported around ₹1,000/month) to eligible widows under the Jai Bangla umbrella, transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Please verify:
Benefit amounts and eligibility can change. This is an informational summary — confirm current details on the official scheme portal or at your local government office before applying.
Scheme overview
West Bengal provides a monthly widow pension (reported around ₹1,000/month) to eligible widows under the Jai Bangla umbrella, transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Benefits
- Monthly pension to eligible widows (reported around ₹1,000).
- Direct benefit transfer to the beneficiary’s account.
Eligibility
- Widow, resident of West Bengal, as per scheme rules.
- Age criteria and income conditions may apply — verify.
- Not receiving another conflicting pension.
Documents (indicative)
- Death certificate of spouse
- Age/identity proof (Aadhaar)
- Bank account
- Residence proof
How to apply
- 1Apply via Duare Sarkar / local officeSubmit the widow pension application through official camps or the local office.
- 2Attach documentsProvide the spouse’s death certificate, identity and bank details.
- 3Track statusCheck status on the Jai Bangla portal or at the local office.
Official links
Safety note: We never ask for your Aadhaar number, bank account number, OTP or documents. Do not share these on any unofficial website or with unknown callers. The government does not charge any fee to apply.