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Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme
“Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Dept, Govt of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the ST residents of West Bengal of the age of 60 years and above. A monthly pension of ₹ 1,000/- is transferred to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
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About This Scheme
Launched on 1st April 2020, “Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the Scheduled Tribe (ST) residents of West Bengal of the age of 60 years and above who do not receive any other pension from any other authority. Over 3,00,000 beneficiaries have been brought under the fold of the scheme. The amount of monthly pension of ₹ 1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
Benefits
₹1.0K · monthly
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
Required Documents
- ✦Passport Size Photograph
- ✦Formal Caste or Tribe Certificate (If unavailable, a Caste/Tribe certificate of any paternal relative is acceptable for the initial assessment. However, the applicant must procure their caste certificate later and submit the same subsequently)
- ✦Digital Ration Card
- ✦EPIC (Elector's Photo Identity Card)/Voter Card
- ✦Self-Attested Residential Certificate/Address Proof
- ✦Copy of Bank Passbook
- ✦Aadhaar Card
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1.0K