Widow Pension (Vidhoba Bhata)
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare (Widow Pension) • West Bengal Govt
₹1,000 per month credited directly to the beneficiary bank account.
About the Scheme
The state widow pension provides ₹1,000 per month to widowed women resident in West Bengal who do not receive a regular pension from another government source. Applications are accepted at Duare Sarkar camps and at the block, sub-division or municipal office, and the pension is credited directly to the beneficiary bank account. 🔗 Official Resources: • Jai Bangla Portal: https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in
📄 Documents Required
- ✓Bank Passbook CopyFirst page showing account number and IFSC details
- ✓Death Certificate of SpouseRegistered death certificate of the deceased husband, required for widow pension
- ✓Aadhaar CardUnique identification document
- ✓Residential CertificateProof of domicile/residency in West Bengal
🚀 How to Apply
Step 1:Collect the Application Form
Obtain the widow pension form from the block, sub-division or municipal office, or a Duare Sarkar camp.
Step 2:Attach the Death Certificate
Attach the registered death certificate of the husband along with residence proof and bank details.
Step 3:Submit and Verify
Submit the form at the designated office; details are verified at block or municipal level.
Step 4:Pension Disbursal
After sanction the monthly pension is credited directly to the bank account.