West Bengal Government Scheme – Social Security & Pension
Jai Bangla Scheme – জয় বাংলা প্রকল্প
Umbrella pension scheme for SC, ST, elderly, widows, disabled & marginalised communities of West Bengal | Launched April 1, 2020 | Dept. of Finance, Govt. of West Bengal
☂️ Umbrella Scheme – 9 Pension Categories Under One Portal
👴 Old Age Pension
👩 Widow Pension
♿ Disability Pension
🌾 Farmer Pension
💳 Direct Bank Transfer
21 Lakh+ Beneficiaries
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About Jai Bangla Scheme
Jai Bangla Scheme (জয় বাংলা প্রকল্প) is a landmark umbrella pension scheme launched by the West Bengal government on April 1, 2020. It consolidates all existing pension schemes of the state — including Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, Disability Pension, Farmer Pension, Fishermen Pension, and Artisan Pension — under a single unified portal (jaibangla.wb.gov.in). Two new sub-schemes were also introduced: Taposili Bandhu for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Jai Johar for Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The scheme is administered by the Department of Finance, Government of West Bengal and benefits over 21 lakh people across the state.
₹1,000
Monthly pension — Jai Johar (ST category)
₹1,000
Monthly pension — all other categories (upgraded)
21 Lakh+
Total beneficiaries across West Bengal
9
Pension categories merged under one umbrella scheme
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Sub-Schemes Under Jai Bangla Umbrella
Taposili Bandhu
₹1,000/month
Old age pension for Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals aged 60+
Jai Johar
₹1,000/month
Old age pension for Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals aged 60+
Old Age Pension
₹1,000/month
For BPL senior citizens aged 60+ from general community
Widow Pension
₹1,000/month
Monthly support for widows from economically weaker sections
Manabik (Disability)
₹1,000/month
Formerly Disability Pension — now merged with Manabik scheme
Farmer Old Age Pension
₹1,000/month
For elderly BPL farmers above 60 years with land documents
Fishermen Old Age Pension
₹1,000/month
For elderly fishermen from economically weaker sections
Artisan & Weaver Pension
₹1,000/month
For elderly artisans and weavers — registration details required
Lok Prasar Prakalpa
₹1,000/month
Monthly honorarium for registered folk artists under this umbrella
ℹ️ Uniform pension amount: All sub-schemes under Jai Bangla provide ₹1,000 per month directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT.
- Permanent resident of West Bengal with valid domicile/residence proof
- Age 60 years or above for old age pension categories
- Must belong to a household classified as Below Poverty Line (BPL)
- SC/ST certificate required for Taposili Bandhu and Jai Johar sub-schemes
- Widows must provide death certificate of deceased husband and no-marriage certificate
- Disability certificate required for Manabik (disability) pension
- Must have a personal bank account for DBT — joint accounts not accepted
❌ Not Eligible If:
- Already receiving benefits from any other government pension scheme
- Below 60 years of age (for old age pension categories)
- Not a permanent resident of West Bengal
- Not classified as BPL household
⚠️ Important: Each sub-scheme has specific additional eligibility conditions. Choose the correct sub-scheme category before applying.
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How to Apply – Jai Bangla Pension Scheme 2026
Applications are accepted offline through government offices. Download the form from the official portal or collect it in person.
1
Visit jaibangla.wb.gov.in and download the Jai Bangla Pension Scheme Application Form PDF — or collect from your local government office
2
Fill the form carefully in block letters — select the correct sub-scheme (e.g. Taposili Bandhu, Jai Johar, Widow Pension, etc.)
3
Fill in personal details, income information, contact details and bank account number
4
Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents
5
Submit the completed form to: Block Development Officer (BDO) if residing in rural areas, or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) if in municipal areas
6
After verification and approval, pension of ₹1,000/month will be directly credited to your bank account
🪪 Aadhaar Card
🗳️ Voter ID Card
🏠 Domicile / Residence Proof
🍚 Ration Card
📸 Passport Photo
💰 Income Certificate
🏦 Bank Passbook Copy
📋 Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
💀 Death Certificate (Widow)
♿ Disability Certificate
🌾 Land Documents (Farmer)
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How to Check Application & Payment Status
Step 1Visit: jaibangla.wb.gov.in/track-applicant-public
Step 2Enter Beneficiary ID, Mobile Number or Aadhaar Number
Step 3Select the financial year for payment status
Step 4Your application & payment status will be displayed
🌐 Official Portal: jaibangla.wb.gov.in | 📋 Login: jaibangla.wb.gov.in/login
Jai Bangla Scheme is West Bengal’s most comprehensive social security umbrella — unifying 9 pension categories under one portal, ensuring that over 21 lakh elderly, widows, disabled, farmers, fisherfolk, artisans and SC/ST community members receive ₹1,000 every month with dignity and without hassle. If you or someone in your family qualifies, apply today through your nearest BDO or SDO office.
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