Jai Johar Pension
šļø Tribal Development Department ā¢ West Bengal Govt
ā¹1,000 per month credited directly to the beneficiary bank account.
About the Scheme
Jai Johar is an old age pension scheme providing ā¹1,000 per month to Scheduled Tribe residents of West Bengal aged 60 years and above. Like its companion scheme Taposili Bandhu, the pension is credited directly to the beneficiary bank account and is meant for those not already covered by another government pension. š Official Resources: ā¢ Jai Bangla Portal: https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in
š Documents Required
- āBank Passbook CopyFirst page showing account number and IFSC details
- āBirth CertificateOfficial date of birth proof
- āCaste CertificateRequired for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC)
- āAadhaar CardUnique identification document
- āResidential CertificateProof of domicile/residency in West Bengal
š How to Apply
Step 1:Obtain the Jai Bangla Pension Form
Collect the Jai Bangla pension application form from the BDO, SDO or municipal commissioner office, or at a Duare Sarkar camp.
Step 2:Attach Tribe and Age Proof
Attach the ST caste certificate, age proof, residential proof and bank passbook copy.
Step 3:Submit and Verify
Submit the form to the designated office; the details are verified at the block or municipal level.
Step 4:Pension Disbursal
After sanction the monthly pension is credited directly to the beneficiary bank account.