Widow Pension-West Bengal
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Widow Pension scheme is run by the West Bengal Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare. Launched in 2010, it provides financial support to widows facing economic hardship across West Bengal. The scheme aims to help widows maintain basic living standards and reduce their financial burden.
What You Get
- Monthly pension amount provided to eligible widows
- Financial assistance to support daily living expenses
- Social security coverage for vulnerable widow population
- Regular pension disbursement to registered beneficiaries
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a widow (spouse of deceased)
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Must meet the income criteria set by the state
- Age requirements as specified by the scheme
- Not eligible if remarried
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate of Husband
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Residence Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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