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West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Pension

The scheme provides pension benefits to transport workers of the state upon reaching 60 years of age.

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About This Scheme

The West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Pension by the Labour Department, is designed to support unorganized transport workers upon retirement. Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹1500/-, which increases by ₹10/- for each year of enrolment beyond 5 years, provided they have been continuously enrolled in the scheme for at least 5 years. This initiative aims to ensure financial stability and dignity for transport workers during their retirement years.

Benefits

₹1.5K · monthly

  • Pension Amount: ₹1,500/- per month for beneficiaries aged 60 and above.
  • Incremental Benefit: Additional ₹10/- per month for every completed year of enrolment beyond five years.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.

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    The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.

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    The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

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    The applicant must have been continuously enrolled in the scheme for at least 5 years to qualify for pension benefits.

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Required Documents

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    > For New Registration:
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    Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
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    Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
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    Age Proof Document.
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    Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
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    EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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    Original copies of Form - I, II, IIA.
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    Life Certificate.
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    Bank Details.
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    Joint Passport Size Photo with Spouse (3 copies).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step-1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.

Step-2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.

Step-3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.

Step-4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.

Step-5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.

Step-6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.

Step-7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.5K

Available In

West Bengal

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources