The “Manabik” Scheme is an initiative launched by the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. Designed to provide financial support to individuals with disabilities who are unable to work, this scheme aims to help beneficiaries maintain a reasonable standard of living despite their inability to engage in gainful employment.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
Eligible pensioners receive financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month. - Mode of Payment:
The pension is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the pensioner’s bank account.
Eligibility
- Disability Criteria:
The applicant must be a differently abled person with at least 50% disability. - Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal for not less than 10 years on the date of application. - Income Limit:
The family income of the beneficiary should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- per month. - Medical Certification:
The differently abled person must be declared unsuitable for physical work by the respective Medical Officer.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Obtain the Application Form:
- For Rural Areas:
Collect the form from the Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity. - For Municipal Areas:
Obtain the form from the Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer. - For Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Areas:
The application form can be obtained from the Office of the Controller of Vagrancy at Purta Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata (700091).
- For Rural Areas:
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete the application form with the required details.
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the filled application form along with the required documents at the designated centers:
- Duare Sarkar Camps,
- Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) in rural areas,
- Office of the Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) in urban areas,
- Office of the Controller of Vagrancy in KMC areas.
- Submit the filled application form along with the required documents at the designated centers:
- Submit Required Documents:
Ensure that you attach self-attested copies of the following:- Disability Certificate issued by the appropriate authority.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Digital Ration Card/EPIC Card.
- Copy of the front page of the Bank Passbook.
- Recent color passport-size photograph.
Documents Required
- Self-attested Disability Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Digital Ration Card or EPIC Card.
- Bank Passbook (first page).
- Color Passport-Size Photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Manabik Scheme?
It is a financial assistance program for differently abled persons in West Bengal who are unable to work due to disability. - What are the benefits under the scheme?
The scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- via DBT to eligible beneficiaries. - Who can get the scheme benefits?
Differently abled persons with at least 50% disability, who have been residents of West Bengal for at least 10 years, and whose family income does not exceed ₹1,00,000/- per month. - What is the minimum disability eligibility criteria?
The applicant must have a minimum of 50% disability. - Can applicants from other states also get the benefit of this scheme?
No, only residents of West Bengal are eligible. - What is the minimum number of years of residence required?
The applicant should have been a resident of West Bengal for at least 10 years. - How do I apply for the scheme?
Applications must be submitted offline by obtaining the application form from designated offices and submitting it along with the required documents. - Where can I get the application form?
The application form is available at the offices of the Block Development Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer, or the Controller of Vagrancy in KMC areas. - What documents are required?
You need to submit a Disability Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Digital Ration Card/EPIC Card, bank passbook copy, and a passport-size photograph. - Where can applicants submit the application form?
Applications should be submitted at the designated Duare Sarkar Camps, BDO offices (for rural areas), SDO offices (for urban areas), or the Controller of Vagrancy office (for KMC areas).