WB Joy Bangla Pension Scheme 2024: Application Form, Status Check

WB Joy Bangla Pension Scheme:

The Chief Minister of West Bengal State has introduced a new scheme called the West Bengal Joy Bangla Pension Scheme to assist the state’s impoverished population. This article covers its key features, benefits, a step-by-step application guide, important dates, eligibility criteria, and necessary documents.

WB Joy Bangla Pension Scheme 2024

The West Bengal Joy Bangla pension scheme has been introduced in two phases to benefit socially backward groups in our society, specifically the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories. The scheme for the Scheduled Caste category is named Taposali Bandhu Pension Scheme, while the scheme for the Scheduled Tribe category is called Jai Johar scheme. These initiatives aim to support various castes and categories within society.West Bengal Samudra Sathi Scheme

Details Of WB Jai Bangla Pension Scheme

Benefits Of Joy Bangla Pension Scheme 2024

The West Bengal Bangla pension scheme, announced by the Finance Minister of West Bengal, Mr. Amit Mitra, offers several benefits. Under the umbrella of the West Bengal Joy Bangla scheme, two separate schemes will be launched specifically for residents of the state. Each scheme provides different types of incentives tailored to its beneficiaries.

Incentives Under The WB Joy Bangla Pension Scheme

Under the West Bengal Joy Bangla pension scheme:

• Taposali Bandhu Pension Scheme: Beneficiaries will receive Rs. 600.
• Jai Johar Scheme: Beneficiaries will receive Rs. 1000.

West Bengal Joy Bangla Pension Scheme Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the West Bengal pension scheme, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal state.
• Belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• Belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
• Age should not exceed 60 years.
• Should not be enrolled in any other pension schemes provided by the West Bengal State.

Features of WB Jai Bangla Pension Scheme

• Beneficiaries will receive the benefits directly in their bank accounts.
• The government plans to launch a new website for this scheme soon.
• About 2.1 million people in the state will benefit from this scheme.
• Any candidate who belongs to SC/ST and is elderly, widowed, or a person with disabilities can apply.
• The government has not yet finalized the budget for this.

Documents Required to Apply

You need these documents to apply for the West Bengal Joy Bangla pension scheme:

• Passport Photograph
• Copy of Caste Certificate
• Copy of Digital Certificate from Appropriate Authority
• A Copy of the Digital Ration Card
• Copy of Aadhaar Card, if available
• Copy of Voter Id
• The Copy of Residential Certificate (Self Declaration)
• Copy of Income Certificate (Self Declaration)
• Copy of Bank Pass Book

In Case Of Death

If a pension scheme applicant from West Bengal passes away, the following steps will be taken by the authorities:

• After verifying the information, the Department will stop the pension payments.
• If the pension recipient passes away, the remaining amount will be given to the nominee listed in the application form.

Application Procedure Of West Bengal Joy Bangla Pension Scheme 2024

To apply for the West Bengal Joy Bangla scheme, follow these application steps:

• You can visit the official website  provided here.

• Go to the homepage and click on “West Bengal Bangla pension scheme registration.”
• The application form will appear on your screen.
• You can also get the application form from nearby government offices.
• Click on the application form.
• Fill out the application form.

• Print out the application form and fill in details like beneficiary name, gender, date of birth, age, father’s name, mother’s name, caste, etc.
• Attach the required documents as listed.
• Submit your filled application form to the following offices based on your location:
  • Block Development Officer for rural area residents.
  • Sub-Divisional Officer for residents in Municipal/Notified areas outside Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
  • Commissioner of Kolkata Municipal Corporation for residents within Kolkata Municipal Corporation area.

Points To Remember While Filling Application Form

• Fill out the application form using block letters and ensure accuracy.
• Complete all mandatory sections.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
• Affix a passport-size photograph on the application form.

Selection Procedure Of Jai Bangla Pension Beneficiary

• The BDO/SDO or Commissioner of KMC will verify all submitted application forms to check eligibility.
• Eligible forms will be scanned and uploaded to the State Portal by the BDO/SDO or Commissioner of KMC.
• BDO and SDO will digitally recommend eligible persons’ names to the District Magistrate via the State Portal.
• The District Magistrate will forward recommended names to the Nodal Department.
• The Commissioner of KMC will directly recommend eligible persons’ names to the Nodal Department through the State Portal.
• The Nodal Department will approve the pension.
• Payments will be directly deposited into the beneficiary’s bank account through the WBIFMS portal.
• The State Portal will integrate with WBIFMS for smooth pension disbursement.
• Pension will be sanctioned on the 1st of each month.

Conclusion:

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