Taposili Bandhu Pension
🏛️ Backward Classes Welfare Department • West Bengal Govt
₹1,000 per month credited directly to the beneficiary bank account.
About the Scheme
Taposili Bandhu is an old age pension scheme under the Jai Bangla umbrella, providing ₹1,000 per month to Scheduled Caste residents of West Bengal aged 60 years and above. The pension is credited directly to the beneficiary bank account and is meant for those not already drawing a pension under another government scheme. 🔗 Official Resources: • Jai Bangla Portal: https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in
📄 Documents Required
- ✓Bank Passbook CopyFirst page showing account number and IFSC details
- ✓Birth CertificateOfficial date of birth proof
- ✓Caste CertificateRequired for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC)
- ✓Aadhaar CardUnique identification document
- ✓Residential CertificateProof of domicile/residency in West Bengal
🚀 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 Caste and Age Proof
Attach the SC 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.