West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme

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Submitted by Shahrukh on Wed, 22/07/2026 - 17:01
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Highlights
  • It provides a monthly pension of Rs. 1,500/- to eligible beneficiaries.
  • The pension amount will be credited directly to the bank account via DBT.
Customer Care
  • West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Helpline Number:-
    • 033-23341563.
    • 033-23371797.
Summary of the Scheme
Name of SchemeWest Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme.
Launch Year2010
BenefitsMonthly Pension of Rs 1,500/-
BeneficiarySenior Citizens of West Bengal.
Nodal AgencyDepartment of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare.
SubscriptionSubscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of ApplyThrough West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme Application Form.

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme was launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2010. The primary objective of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to elderly citizens who do not have a stable source of income during old age. Under this social welfare pension scheme, eligible senior citizens receive a monthly pension to help them manage their daily expenses and live with financial security. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

Earlier, eligible beneficiaries received a monthly pension of Rs. 1,000/- under the West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme. The Government of West Bengal has enhanced the monthly pension amount from Rs. 1,000/- to Rs. 1,500/-. With effect from 01 August 2026, all eligible beneficiaries will receive the increased pension amount of Rs. 1,500/- per month through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Apart from this scheme, the government also enhanced the monthly assistance of the Widow Pension and Disability Pension Scheme.

The West Bengal Old Age Pension Prakalpa mainly supports economically weaker senior citizens who are unable to maintain themselves financially. Residents aged 60 years and above can apply for pension benefits, while physically and mentally disabled persons are eligible from the age of 55 years. The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal and should have lived in the state for at least 10 years before applying for the scheme.

Eligible beneficiaries can apply for the scheme through the prescribed application form available at designated government offices. After the concerned authorities verify and approve the application, the pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account every month.

WB Old Age Pension Scheme Increase Notice

Scheme Benefits

  • The scheme provides monthly financial assistance to economically weaker senior citizens of West Bengal.
  • The Government of West Bengal has increased the monthly old age pension from Rs. 1,000/- to Rs. 1,500/-.
  • With effect from 01 August 2026, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1,500/-.
  • The enhanced pension amount helps senior citizens meet their daily living expenses and improve their financial security.
  • Pension benefits are credited directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
  • The minimum age of the applicant should be 60 years.
  • However, physically and mentally disabled applicants can apply from the age of 55 years.
  • The applicant should not have any family member capable of providing financial support, such as a son, grandson, husband, wife, unmarried daughter, or parents.
  • The monthly income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1,000/-.
  • The applicant should not already be receiving any other government pension.
  • The applicant must have been residing in West Bengal for at least 10 years at the time of application.

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Ration Card.
  • Voter ID Card.
  • Disability Certificate, if applicable.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Husband's Death Certificate, if applicable.
  • Bank Passbook.
  • Nomination Form in case of the beneficiary's death.
  • Recent passport-size photograph.

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Collect the Application Form

Eligible senior citizens should collect the West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme application form from the concerned office.

  • Urban Areas: Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Office
  • Rural Areas: Block Development Officer (BDO) or Panchayat Samiti Office

Step 2: Fill the Application Form Carefully

Applicants must enter all personal, address, age, family, and bank account details correctly in the application form. Ensure there are no mistakes or incomplete fields before submission.

Step 3: Attach Required Documents

Attach all necessary supporting documents along with the application form, such as Aadhaar Card, age proof, residence proof, income proof, ration card, passport-size photographs, and bank passbook copy.

Step 4: Submit the Application Form

Submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the same office from which the form was collected. Keep the acknowledgement slip or Application ID safely for future reference.

Step 5: Verification of Application

After submission, the concerned officials verify the details and scrutinise the submitted documents to confirm eligibility under the scheme.

Step 6: District Magistrate Approval

Once verification is completed, the application is forwarded to the District Magistrate for final approval of the pension benefit.

Step 7: Track Application Status

Applicants can check the status of their West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme application using the Application ID provided during submission.

Step 8: Receive Monthly Pension Amount

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

How to Track Old Age Pension Scheme Application Status?

  • Open the official WB Samarth Portal in your web browser.
  • Select the "Track Applicant Status" option available on the portal.
  • Choose Old Age Pension Scheme from the list of pension schemes.
  • Select your preferred search method using Beneficiary ID, Mobile Number, or Aadhaar Number.
  • Provide the required information in the corresponding field.
  • Enter the answer to the security CAPTCHA displayed on the page.
  • Click the "Search" button to proceed.
  • The latest status of your Old Age Pension application will be displayed on the screen.

Important Application Forms

Relevant Links

District Nodal Officer Contact Details

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].

Frequently Asked Questions

The scheme offers a monthly pension of Rs. 1,500/- to the senior citizens of West Bengal.

Yes. The Government of West Bengal has increased the monthly pension under the West Bengal Old Age Pension Scheme from Rs. 1,000/- to Rs. 1,500/-. The revised pension amount will be effective from 01 August 2026, and eligible beneficiaries will receive the enhanced amount through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Residents of West Bengal aged 60 years or above can apply for the scheme. Physically and mentally disabled persons are eligible from the age of 55 years.

No. Applicants who are already receiving benefits from any other government pension scheme are not eligible to apply.

Applicants can check their application status online using their Application ID, Mobile number or Aadhaar Number through the official West Bengal SAMARTH portal.

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Comments

Old Age Pension

Your Name
Ajit Kumar Dey
Comment

I applied September '23 .
Verified aproval pending
Please...,

Old Age pention

Your Name
Dr Mukul Bhattacharjee
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Jan 2025

My mother old age pension is verified(approval pending )

Your Name
B.ahamed
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Sir.pl e se jaldi se approval kar dijiye.paisa ka dikkat ho raha hai mother ko medicine ke liye.

My mother old age pension is verified(approval pending )

Your Name
B.ahamed
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Benifisary id no-14682323.sir.pl approval and sand my mother old age pension quickly.

Rectify Beneficiary surname

Your Name
B.B.Dey
Comment

Please tell me how to rectify the beneficiary surname in WCD Old Age Pension Scheme.

Old age pension (Badhakya Bhata)

Your Name
Nikhil De
Comment

Respected Madam
I am to state that my father had applied for old age pension (Bardhakya Bhata) at duare sarkar camp 3 years ago.But still now not getting pension.He is 65 years old.The status now is verified (Approval pending).
So please approve my father application.
My father Name -Ananta De
Beneficiary Id- 8911454
Thanking you
Nikhil De

Old age pention

Your Name
Pralay Goswami
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710017

In reply to by Pralay Goswami… (not verified)

New Govt. Requesting for Approval Old age pension

Your Name
Ratilal shaw
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With due respect i beg to state that i Ratilal Shaw residence at B BAG SARANI GHOSHPARA Bally (new nischinda) HOWRAH WB 711227.
My age of 70 and belong to BPL family.
I was applied old age pension a year ago and i checked the with the Bally jagachha B.D.O office its still Verified approval pending showing status in there computer,
My Beneficiary Id is 12112450
Will you please help me to get old age pension in my bank account ASAP , and sir if you need any kind of documentation please contact me.
Therefore i request you to be kindly please except my mail and take necessary step to sanction my old age pension request. I shall be thankful to you.
Thanking you

Old age pension

Your Name
Tapan Kumar chakrabortty
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২০২১ সালে করা বহু চেষ্টা করেছি ভিডিও অফিস থেকে শুরু করে পঞ্চায়েত লেভেল কোন কাজ হয়নি স্ট্যাটাস দেখাচ্ছে ভেরিফাইড এপ্রুভাল পেন্ডিং বেনি ফিসারি আইডি 10940023 হাবরা ব্লক টু ভিডিও অফিস গুমা রাজীবপুর বেড়া গ্রাম পঞ্চায়েত তপন চক্রবর্তী

In reply to by 9679881985 (not verified)

আপনি ভিডিও অফিসে গেলে কাজ…

Your Name
Goutam
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আপনি ভিডিও অফিসে গেলে কাজ হবে না, আপনাকে বিডিও অফিসে যেতে হবে

Old age pension

Your Name
MD SHADAB QAMAR
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2/3 baar old age pension fill kiya hua father ke liye par nhi aya hai unka age 65 hai please help and start my father old age pension scheme

Old age pension not received 4 time apply

Your Name
Binod Sharma
Comment

Sir please open online application , and support DIGITAL INDIA

Not receiving old age pension

Your Name
Archana Mitra
Comment

Not receiving old age pension applied 2 years ago.

The status is verified approval pending.
Name-Archana Mitra
Beneficiary ID- 8746578

ID 14057177 verified but Approval pending

Your Name
Pijush kanti Pal
Comment

Old age pension Id no 14057177 is already verified but Approval pending since long.

পশ্চিমবঙ্গ রাজ্য সরকারের মানবিক প্রকল্পের স্ট্যাটাস চেকআপ

Your Name
AnupChaki, আমি একটি মানবিক ভাতা পাই, আমার বেনিফিশিয়ারি আইডি নম্বর 4203651, এই প্রতিবন্ধী মানবিক ভাতার মে মাসের স্ট্যাটাস রিপোর্ট জানতে চাইছি
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আমি পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের মানবিক প্রকল্পের ভাতা পাই, আমার বেনিফিশিয়ারী নম্বর -4203651, চলতি মে মাস 2026 এর পেনসনের টাকার স্ট্যাটাস চেকআপ রিপোর্ট কি অবস্থায় আছে তা জানালে ভালো হয়,

.MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD…

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.MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION ON 23.02 2021 TO ASANSOL SDO OFFICE.MY BENEFICIARY ID:9683694.VERIFIED (APPROVAL PENDING).PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.THANKING YOU.NILESH DEY.RELLPLY .

MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD…

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MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION ON 23.02.2021 TO SDO OFFICE ASANSOL.MY BENEFICIARY ID:9683694. VERIFIED(APPROVAL PENDING).PLEASE DO THE NEEDFUL SIR/MADAM.WITH REGARDS,NILESH DEY.ASANSOL.PASCHIM BARDHAMAN.

OLD AGE PENSION.

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OLD AGE PENSION.

Old age pension

Your Name
Bhimsen phuyel
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Namesty sir ..
Mera old age pension 3 Saal se ruka huwa he. .Mera age 63 ho gaya he par aavi tak v nahi aaya he old age pension. Pls sir is par jaldi se jaldi action kaar dijeye..jarurat he paisa ka...thank u sir

Old age pension

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Bhimsen phuyel
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Namaste sir .... naya wala old age pension kaab lagu hoga sir..aavi to age vi 63 ho gaya he 3 Saal ho gaya he aavi tak nahi mila he kaab aayegaa old age pension. Plzz sir is par vi jaldi action hona chaiyeee.

মাননীয় মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর মাথার পাসে এখনো বিশ্ব বাংলার লোগো দেখা যা?

Your Name
Pradip Mukherjee
Comment

মাননীয় মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর মাথার পাসে এখনো বিশ্ব বাংলার লোগো দেখা যাচ্ছে কেন? ওটাই আমার প্রশ্ন ছিল

How to apply through online

Your Name
Tapas Kumar Chandra
Comment

If you have any contact person in this regard please inform

Did not get old age pension for 11 months

Your Name
Ranu Basu
Comment

Respected Sir/ Madam,
My mother Mrs Ranu Basu (age 76, beneficiary id=WB-S-08364873, lives at Raniganj) did not receive old age pesion for 11 months from feb 2024 to march 2025. I informed and submited all needed documents (live certificate, adaar card photocopy etc) several times to Asansol Municipal Corporation to relase my mother's old age pension of Rs 11000, but till date not received.
It will be great help if my mother's pending Rs 11000 get release.
with regards
Debjani Basu
Raniganj

Did not get old age pension for 11 months

Your Name
Ranu Basu
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My Mother Mrs Ranu Basu (age 76, beneficiary id= WB-S-08364873, lives at Raniganj) did not get 11 months old age pension from Feb 2024 to March 2025. I have submitted all the needed documents (live certificate, aadar card photocopy etc) to Asanaol Municipal Corporation for more than 20 times.
It will be great help if kindly release pending 11 months old age pension.
with regards
Debjani Basu

Old age pension

Your Name
Aditya Kumar Banerjee
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Sir আমি একজন, ভারতীয় নাগরিক, আমার বয়স ৬৬ বছর আমি একজন হাটের পেসেন্ট, সরকারি চাকরি করতাম না বলে কোন পেনসন নেই প্রত্যেক মাসে ঔষধের খরচ চালাতে পারছি না দয়া করে আমার যদি পেনশন টি, চালু করে দেন তাহলে উপকৃত হইব, এবং কিভাবে পাব তার ব্যবস্থা যদি করে দেন খুবই উপকার হইবে ধন্যবাদ

WCD Old Age pension Verified(Approval Pending)

Your Name
UJJAL CHAKRABORTY
Comment

Ref:
Beneficiary ID: 8801228
Applicant Name: SIKHA CHAKRABORTY
Address: District.Hooghly
Block: Dhaniakhali
Gp/Ward: Bhanderhati.

respected sir,
Still now approval pending of my mother WCD Old age pension still 4 year, she is 72 years old. Now we are requesting you please look into this meter and do the needful and help us.

Old age pension not received

Your Name
Anima Jana
Comment

Dear Sir or Madam,
Please be informed I Anima Jana having Aadhaar number 2263 9293 0156 is not yet received the old age pension and I have submitted the form nearly two years ago. My present staus is showing as verified (approval pending), the said status is showing for more than one year. Hence, I would request your good-self to take necessary action so that I can get the said pld age pension.

Old age pension (Badhakya Bhata)

Your Name
Subhajit Dhulya
Comment

Respected Sir/Ma'am
I am to state that my Grandfather & Grandmother had applied for old age pension (Bardhakya Bhata) at duare sarkar camp 3 years ago.But still now not getting pension.My Grandfather is 75 years old & my Grandmother is 65 years old.The status now is verified (Approval pending).
So please approve my Grandmother & Grandmother application.
My Grandmother Name - Bharati Dhulya
Beneficiary Id- 11148146
My Grandfather Name - Shakti Pada Dhulya
Beneficiary id - 11147472

Thanking you
Subhajit Dhulya

Old age pension.

Your Name
Somnath Naskar
Comment

I am Somnath Naskar,age is now as
Per Date of Birth 61 years.
I am applying this prakalpa.

Old pension

Your Name
C.begum
Comment

Sir plz approval pending hai...one year se pending hai...aj 20/5/26 agya hai..I need money because mai suger patient hu ...so fast approval accept it....plzz

OLD AGE PENSION.

Your Name
NILESH DEY.
Comment

MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION TO SDO OFFICE ON 23 .02 2021 TO ASANSOL SDO OFFICE .MY BENEFICIARY ID:9683694 VERIFIED(APROVAL PENDING).SIR PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.WITH REGARDS ,NILESH DEY.

OLD AGE PENSION.

Your Name
NILESH DEY.
Comment

MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I LIVE IN ASANSOL.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION TO SDO OFFICE ASANSOL DATED- 23.02.2021.MY BENEFICIARY ID:9683694.VERIFIED(APPROVAL PENDING).PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.THANKING YOU, NILESH DEY.

Old age pension.

Your Name
NILESH DEY.
Comment

MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION ON 23.02 2021 TO ASANSOL SDO OFFICE.MY BENEFICIARY ID:9683694.VERIFIED(APPRPVAL PENDING).PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.WITH REGARDS,NILESH DEY ASANSOL.

OLD AGE PENSION.

Your Name
NILESH DEY.
Comment

MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION ON 23.02.2021 AND SUBMITTED TO ASANSOL SDO OFFICE.BENEFICIARY ID:9683694..VERIFIED(APPROVAl PENDING).SIR,PLEASE LOOK IN TO THIS MATTER.THANKING YOU,NILESH DEY.ASANSOL.

Old age pension.

Your Name
NILESH DEY.
Comment

MY NAME IS NILESH DEY.I HAD APPLIED OLD AGE PENSION ON 23.02.2021 TO ASANSOL SDO OFFICE.BENEFICIARY ID.:9683694.VERIFIED(APPROVAL PENDING).I LIVE IN ASANSOL.PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER SIR/MADAM.WITH REGARDS,NILESH DEY.

Old pansion list

Your Name
Shanti ranjan bhakta
Comment

Neus

Urgent Inquiry regarding Final Approval of Pension

Your Name
Subrata Chatterjee
Comment

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to respectfully inquire about the expected timeline for the final approval of my social welfare pension application.
The current portal status indicates that my application has been successfully verified, but the final approval is still pending. Here are the details of my application for your reference:
Applicant Name: Subrata Chatterjee
Beneficiary ID: 14645095
Application Date: 31-01-2025
Current Status: Verified (Approval Pending)
I was unfortunately unable to follow up on this matter sooner as I have been battling severe, multi-organ health complications. Now that my condition has stabilized slightly, I am reaching out to check on the progress. This pension is critical for me at this stage, as my ongoing medical treatments have led to a heavy financial requirement.
Could you kindly provide an update on how much time the final approval process typically takes, or let me know if any further action or documentation is required from my end to expedite it?
Thank you very much for your time, assistance, and dedication to supporting senior citizens.
Yours sincerely,
Subrata Chatterjee
Kolkata, West Bengal

My sister Shova Hazra got Old age pension upto November,2023,the

Your Name
Shyamapada Laha
Comment

My sister Shova Hazra got Old age pension upto November 2023,then stopped.what,s reason, how to restore it?

MANIK

Your Name
Manik XD
Comment

MANIK

Discontinued old pension

Your Name
Surojit Gaj
Comment

My father name is Ramesh Gaj.postal address - vill +po.- jalashi, district -howrah ,p.s - panchla.at now my father old pension scheme not credited in his account.so kindly help that for that matter .father beneficiary ID is 11716135

Badhokko bhatta

Your Name
Swapan Dey
Comment

Badhokko bhata online portal

Old age pension

Your Name
Jayanti Banerjee
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আমার বাবা মা বয়স হয়েছে 70 এর ওপর। ওরা খুব অসুস্থ। ওদের ইনকাম ও এখন নেই। আমার ভাই বেকার। বাবা মা কোনোদিন old age pension পাই নি। আর ওদের লাইন দিয়ে দাঁড়ানো সম্ভব নয়। তাহলে ওরা কি ভাবে old age pension এর জন্য আবেদন করবে। ওনারা বেশিক্ষণ দাঁড়িয়ে থাকলে পরে যায়। তাই যদি বলেন কিভাবে করবে আবেদন খুব ভালো হয়

Old age pension

Your Name
Pradip Kumar Roy
Comment

Where i will get application form for old age pension

Mal

Your Name
Nazrul islam mandal
Comment

I won't this

application for old age pension

Your Name
MD MUSLIM
Comment

I request you to kindly approve my old Age pensione Application.

Fameli

Your Name
Binata Sarkar
Comment

Garm.post office Uttarshibkata Pi n726208 p.o.Samuktala Distil Alipurduar

My Father old age pension is…

Comment

My Father old age pension is verified(approval pending )

WCD Verified Approval Pending

Your Name
Seema Gupta
Comment

Respected Sir/ Madam,
With due respect this is to state that my WCD Old age pension status is still not Approved. Please can you let me know what other documents are required to get it Approved.
Thank you

bardhoka bhata

Your Name
AJAY KUMAR PANDEY
Comment

sir,
kindly note that I am so many times trying to my name inlist this prokolpo but I am every times failure, If you help me so kindly do the same

Old pension

Your Name
Sankar Dutta
Comment

Old pensoin

Old pension

Your Name
Sankar Dutta
Comment

Old pensoin

62

Your Name
Tarapanamanna
Comment

BADHAKOBATA

62

Your Name
Tarapanamanna
Comment

BADHAKOBATA

Old age pension scheme

Your Name
Dibyendu Lahiri
Comment

Need to know whether those who are already getting the pension, need to apply again

Boyos ko bhata

Your Name
Uday Mukherjee
Comment

Boyos ko bhata

Old Age Pension

Your Name
Santanu Roy Chowdhury
Comment

My age of 67 years but not received old age pension.

As per Government Scheme we are applying Old Age Pension at Jarobasti Camp on 18.06.2026. (152 Tollygunge Vidhansabha 94 ward)

My Address is : Azadgarh Colony P.O - Regent Park, P. S - Golfgreen Kolkata - 40

My Saving Account :

Punjab National Bank Saving A/C = 402010224444
IFSC = PUNB0040220
DBT link at Panjab National Bank Bijoygarh Branch.

Please consider said benifit.

In reply to by santanu.rchowd…

Badhokko bhatta

Your Name
Swapan Dey
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I am swapan Dey my address is 37MAHARAJA NANDA KUMAR ROAD KOL-.35 North 24parganas.My bank account no-34768100001932 IFSC-BARBOBTROAD

বয়স কোভাতাপাবোকি

Your Name
Sebakarmojumder
Comment

বয়স্ক ভাতা পাবোকি কি

আয়ুষ্মান ভারত ও বার্ধক্য ভাতা এপেলিকেশান করে সুবিধা পাই নি

Your Name
Santanu Roy Chowdhury
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সরকারি প্রকল্প অন্যপূর্ণা আয়ুষ্মান বার্ধক্য ভাতা পাচ্ছে তৃণমূল বামফ্রন্টের বেশিরভাগ ভোটার বেশিরভাগ যারা বিজেপির ভোটার সুবিধা পাচ্ছে না !

@SuvenduWB রাজ্য সরকারের প্রকল্প ভেরিফিকেশন করতে কি শিয়ালের আছে মুরগি দেখার মতই যাত্রাপালা করেছে?

তৃণমূলকে খুশি করে কর্পোরেশনের ভোট পাবেনা?

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