WB Disability Pension Scheme: ₹1000 Benefits, Eligibility & Documents

The West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme 2010 is designed to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities who are unable to work and earn a living. Implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal, the scheme targets those with significant disabilities and very low family income.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance:
  • Eligible disabled persons receive a pension as financial support.

Eligibility Criteria

• Disability Requirements:
  • The applicant must have a disability of at least 40%.
  • The disability must render the person unsuitable for physical work as declared by the respective Medical Officer.
  • The following disabilities are considered:
    • Deaf and Dumb
    • Blind
    • Orthopedically handicapped
    • Mentally retarded
    • Permanently incapacitated
• Income Criteria:
  • The family income (if any) must not exceed ₹1,000/- per month.
• Residency Requirements:
  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen and a resident of West Bengal; or
  • Must have been a resident of West Bengal for at least 10 years at the time of application.
  • For disabled persons below 10 years old, the period of residence is determined by the span from their date of birth to the application date.

Exclusions

• Professional Beggars and Mendicants:
  • Individuals engaged in begging as a profession are not eligible.
  • Occasional non-professional beggars may be eligible if other criteria are met.
• Recipients of Other Pensions:
  • Disabled persons already receiving any of the following are not eligible:
    • Widow Pension
    • Old Age Pension
    • Farmers’ Pension
    • Family Pension Scheme (or similar pensions from the State Government, Central Government, or other authorities)

Application Process

Offline Process:

• Where to Obtain the Application Form (Form-P):
  • Rural Areas:
    • Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity.
  • Municipal/Notified Areas (outside Kolkata Municipal Corporation):
    • Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer.
  • Within Kolkata Municipal Corporation:
    • Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal at Purta Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata-700091.
• Steps to Apply:
  1. Obtain Form-P:
     • Collect the free application form from the relevant office.
  2. Complete the Form:
     • Provide personal details, contact information, type and percentage of disability, and bank account details.
  3. Attach Documents:
     • Attach the required documents (self-attested copies as applicable).
  4. Submission:
     • Rural Areas: Address the application to the District Magistrate and submit to the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the Panchayat Samity.
     • Municipal/Notified Areas (outside Kolkata Municipal Corporation): Address the application to the District Magistrate and submit to the Sub-Divisional Officer.
     • Within Kolkata Municipal Corporation: Address the application to the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal and submit accordingly.

Documents Required

• Copy of Aadhaar (self-attested)
• Copy of Ration Card
• Copy of Voter ID
• Copy of Disability Certificate
• Copy of Income Certificate
• Copy of Husband’s Death Certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Nomination Form (in case of death)
• Passport-size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the Disability Pension Scheme?
  A financial assistance program for persons with disabilities who cannot work, offered by the Government of West Bengal.

• What are the benefits?
  Financial assistance/pension is provided to support disabled persons.

• Who can get the benefits?
  Persons with at least 40% disability, deemed unsuitable for physical work, with family income not exceeding ₹1,000/- per month.

• What is the income criteria?
  The family income must be less than or equal to ₹1,000/- per month.

• Can applicants from other states apply?
  No; eligibility requires Indian citizenship and residence in West Bengal (or meeting the specified residence criteria).

• What is the minimum period of residence required?
  At least 10 years, except for disabled persons below 10 years old.

• How to apply for the scheme?
  Obtain and complete Form-P from the designated office and submit it along with the required documents.

• How can I get the application form?
  It is available free of cost from the offices of the Block Development Officer/Executive Officer of the Panchayat Samity, the Sub-Divisional Officer, or the Controller of Vagrancy (depending on your area).

• Is it possible to download the application form online?
  The scheme details specify offline collection; please check with the official guidelines or office for any online options.

• What documents are required?
  The required documents include copies of Aadhaar, Ration Card, Voter ID, Disability Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Passbook, and other supporting documents as specified.