The West Bengal government's Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department launched the "Widow Pension" scheme in 2010. This program aims to support widows facing econo...
Financials assistance of ₹1,000/- per Month through DBT mode to the beneficiaries.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The beneficiary must be widow girl/woman.
The beneficiary should attain the age of 60 years or more.
The beneficiary must be a citizen of India and a resident of West Bengal.
The beneficiary family income must not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
The beneficiary must not be maintained by any of her relative.
The beneficiary must have been a resident of West Bengal for at least ten years on the date of making the application.
Professional beggars and mendicants are not eligible for the pension.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Application Form(**[**Form-P)**](https://wbswpension.gov.in/readwrite/miscellaneous/form-P.pdf) **for Pension may be obtained free of cost from following offices namely:**
Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity in case of the applicant resides in the rural areas under the said Panchayat Samity.
Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in case of the applicant resides in Municipal / Notified areas outside the areas of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal situated at Purta Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata-700091, in case of the applicant resides within the areas under Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
**Required information for application form**
Person Details.
Contact Details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Widow Pension-West Bengal / what is the eligibility?
1. The beneficiary must be widow girl/woman.
1. The beneficiary should attain the age of 60 years or more.
1. The beneficiary must be a citizen of India and a resident of West Bengal.
1. The beneficiary family income must not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
1. The beneficiary must not be maint...
What are the benefits of Widow Pension-West Bengal?
- Financials assistance of ₹1,000/- per Month through DBT mode to the beneficiaries.
How to apply online for Widow Pension-West Bengal?
**Offline**
**Application Form(**[**Form-P)**](https://wbswpension.gov.in/readwrite/miscellaneous/form-P.pdf) **for Pension may be obtained free of cost from following offices namely:**
1. Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity i...