West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme was launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2010 to provide monthly financial assistance to disabled and specially-abled citizens who are facing financial difficulties. Through this social welfare pension scheme, the state government offers monthly pension support to eligible beneficiaries so they can manage their daily expenses and live with greater financial security and independence. The scheme is administered by the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

At present, eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- under the scheme. During the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election, the ruling party had promised to double the monthly pension amount. However, in the 2026-27 State Budget, the Government has officially proposed to enhance the monthly pension by Rs. 500 for beneficiaries covered under various social security pension schemes. If the proposal is implemented, beneficiaries under the West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme may receive Rs. 1,500/- per month instead of the existing Rs. 1,000/-. The enhanced pension amount will become effective only after the Government issues the necessary notification and implementation guidelines.

The West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme has now been merged with the Manabik Pension Scheme, which provides monthly financial assistance to eligible persons with disabilities in the state. Applicants are generally required to submit a valid Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority while applying for pension benefits. In cases where the disability certificate is unavailable, a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner may also be accepted as proof of disability.

The scheme is mainly intended for financially weaker disabled persons who are unable to maintain themselves properly due to physical or mental disability. Only permanent residents of West Bengal or applicants residing in the state for at least 10 years are eligible to apply. Applicants must also satisfy the prescribed income criteria to receive pension benefits under the scheme.

Eligible applicants can apply through the prescribed application form available at designated government offices. After successful verification and approval, the pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account every month through DBT mode.

Scheme Benefits

• Eligible disabled beneficiaries receive monthly financial assistance from the Government of West Bengal.
• At present, eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/-.
• In the 2026-27 State Budget, the Government has proposed to increase the monthly pension by Rs. 500 for beneficiaries under social security pension schemes.
• If the proposal is implemented, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1,500/-.
• The enhanced pension amount will be released only after the Government issues the official notification and implementation guidelines.
• The pension amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a disabled person with at least 40% disability.
• The disability should be certified by the competent medical authority and declared unfit for physical work.
• Persons must be suffering from disabilities such as
  • blindness,
  • deafness,
  • speech impairment,
  • orthopaedic disability,
  • mental disability, or
  • permanent physical incapacity.
• The total monthly family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1,000/-.
• The applicant must be an Indian citizen and a resident of West Bengal.
• The beneficiary should have lived in West Bengal for at least 10 years before submitting the application for pension benefits.
• For disabled children below 10 years of age, the residency period will be calculated from the date of birth till the date of application.
• Persons engaged in professional begging or mendicancy activities are not eligible for pension benefits under the scheme.
• Applicants receiving other pension benefits are not eligible.

Required Documents

• Any One Residence/ Identity Proof of West Bengal:-
  • PAN Card.
  • Voter ID Card.
  • Passport.
• Income Certificate.
• Aadhar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Bank Account Details.
• Certificate of Disability.
• Certificate from a Medical Practitioner. (If disability certificate is not available)

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Collect the Application Form

Eligible disabled beneficiaries should collect the West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme application form free of cost from the concerned government office.

• Controller of the Vagrancy Office in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area.
• Block Development Officer (BDO) Office or Panchayat Samiti Office in rural areas.
• Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Office in urban areas.

Step 2: Fill in the Application Form Carefully

Applicants should enter all required personal details, disability information, address details, income information, and bank account details correctly in the application form.

Step 3: Attach Required Documents

Attach all required supporting documents, including Aadhaar Card, disability certificate, income certificate, ration card, bank passbook copy, and other relevant documents.

Step 4: Submit the Application Form

Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents to the same office from which the application form was collected.

Step 5: Verification Process

The concerned officials will verify the application form and scrutinise all submitted documents to confirm eligibility under the scheme.

Step 6: Final Approval

After successful verification, the application is forwarded to the District Magistrate for final approval of pension benefits.

Step 7: Track Application Status

Applicants can check the status of their disability pension application online using their Application ID through the official portal.

Step 8: Receive Monthly Pension

Once approved, the monthly pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Important Application Forms

• West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme Application Form.

Relevant Links

• West Bengal Pension Scheme Website.
• West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme Application Status.
• West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare.
• West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme Guidelines.

District Nodal Officer Contact Details

• Beneficiaries of West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme can contact their District Nodal Officer in case of any help needed:-

  District	Contact No. & Email
  Alipurduar	03564-257527
  Bankura	03242-240103 [email protected]
  Barddhaman	0342-2663381 [email protected]
  Birbhum	03462-259737 [email protected]
  Coochbihar	03582-225401 [email protected]
  Dakshin Dinajpur	03522-255119 [email protected]
  Darjeeling	0354-2254191 [email protected]
  Howrah	033-26380587 [email protected]
  Hooghly	033-26810832 [email protected]
  Jalpaiguri	03561-220861 [email protected]
  Kolkata	033-23370762 [email protected]
  Maldah	03512-254236 [email protected]
  Murshidabad	03482-250023 [email protected]
  Nadia	03472-254798 [email protected]
  North 24 Parganas	033-25846278 [email protected]
  Paschim Medinipur	03222-265996 [email protected]
  Purba Medinipur	0322-8263135 [email protected]
  Puruliya	03252-224409 [email protected]
  South 24 Parganas	033-24792206 [email protected]
  Uttar Dinajpur	9836008135 [email protected]

Contact Information

• West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Helpline Number:-
  • 033-23341563.
  • 033-23371797.
• West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Helpdesk Email:- [email protected].
• Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare:-
  Bikas Bhawan, North Block,
  10th Floor, DF Block,
  Sector - 1, Salt Lake City,
  Kolkata, West Bengal.
  700091.