Question: What are the advantages of Widow Pension-West Bengal?

Answer: Benefits under Widow Pension-West Bengal:

?All the eligible widow girl/woman.What is the financial eligibility criteria ?Family income must be upto â‚¹1,000/- Can widows
from other states also get the benefit of this scheme?No.What is the minimum number of years of residence required?She must have been
a resident of West Bengal for at least ten years on the date of making the application.How to apply for the scheme ?1. Get the
application form. 2. Fill out the application form with required details. 3. Attach documents. 4. Submission of form. How to get the
application form ?1. 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. 2. Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in case of the applicant
resides in Municipal / Notified areas outside the areas of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, and 3. 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.Can applicant download the application form online?Yes, from the below URL.
https://wbswpension.gov.in/readwrite/miscellaneous/form-P.pdfWhat documents are required ?1. Copy of Aadhaar self-attested. 2. Copy
of Ration Card. 3. Copy of Voter Id. 4. Copy of Disability Certificate. 5. Copy of Income Certificate. 6. Copy of Husbandâ€™s Death
Certificate. 7. Copy of Bank Pass Book. 8. Nomination Form (In case of death). 9. Passport Size photograph.Sources And
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BengalWidow Pension-West BengalFinancial AssistancePensionSocial WelfareDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsIn 2010, the West Bengal state government, through the Women and Child
Development and Social Welfare Department, launched a compassionate initiative called the "Widow Pension" scheme. This program
aims to provide financial support to widows facing economic hardship within the state.ï»¿ï»¿OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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