Question: I want to know about Old Age Pension-West Bengal. What does it offer?

Answer: **Benefits:** ?All the eligible old age applicant of West Bengal state. What is the financial eligibility criteria ?Applicant income must be upto
â‚¹1,000/- per month. Can applicant from other states also get the benefit of this scheme? No.What is the minimum number of years of
residence required?Applicant 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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BengalOld Age 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 "Old Age Pension" scheme. The West
Bengal Disability Pension Scheme 2010 provides financial assistance to persons with who are above 60 years and unable to work and
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