Old Age Pension To Handloom Weavers Under Coop. Fold

About This Scheme

Benefits

Eligibility

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  The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
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  The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above.
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  The applicant should be a weaver member of a handloom cooperative society.
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  The applicant should have worked for at least 10 years under the cooperative society on the date of making the application.
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  The applicant should not have any source of income.
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  The applicant should not be in a position to earn his/her livelihood.
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  The applicant should be permanently incapacitated for work due to physical or mental infirmity.
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  The applicant should not have any relation who can maintain him/her.
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  The applicant should not have availed any pension from the State Government or Government of India.
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  Provided that the State Government may relax the condition regarding residence where the condition causes undue hardship.

Required Documents

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  Proof of Identification.
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  Proof of Age.
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  Proof of being a member of a handloom cooperative society.
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  Bank Account Details.
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  Any other details as required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply