West Bengal Government introduced Old Age Allowance in 2010 for senior citizens or people above 60 years of age, where they are paid ₹1000/- per month. This article provides detailed information regarding Old Age Allowance Application, Eligibility etc.
What is Old Age Allowance?
The Old Age Allowance scheme was launched in 2010 by the Government of West Bengal under the ‘Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department’. When people above the age of 60 are unable to earn a living due to the loss of their normal working capacity, so that they do not have to face special difficulties due to lack of financial resources, the government has to maintain the basic standard of living of the elderly and pay special attention to social security. This old age allowance has been arranged since.
Details of Old Age Allowance
A brief description of Old Age Allowance is mentioned below:
| Project name | Old age allowance scheme |
| Start Time | Year 2010 |
| Project type | West Bengal Govt Scheme |
| Responsible department | Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare |
| The Beneficiary | Citizens of the state above 60 years of age |
| Purpose | Payment of allowances for social security purposes |
| Amount of Allowance | ₹1000/- per month |
| Minimum time | 60 years |
| Application Process | Offline |
| Official website | Not available |
Old Age Allowance Eligibility
To apply for Old Age Allowance you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Resident of West Bengal:
Applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal. These benefits are provided only to those residing in West Bengal so proof of residence is required to confirm.
Age:
Applicants should be 60 years or above. However, in some cases, such as physically or mentally ill persons, the age limit has been kept at 55 years.
Income:
Eligibility for this allowance is income-based. This allowance is mainly designed for low income people, who have no significant source of financial support or whose monthly income is ₹1000/- or less.
Documents required for old age allowance application
The following documents are required for applying for Old Age Allowance:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter card
- Ration card
- Bank pass book
- Income certificate
- Passport size photo
Application for Old Age Allowance
To apply for old age allowance you have to apply by filling the form offline. The application procedure for this scheme is as follows:
- You have to collect the application form from the local panchayat office, BDO, SDO or Duare Sarkar Camp and submit it duly filled and attaching the above mentioned documents.
- After the application form is submitted it will be verified by the concerned officials and it will be confirmed whether the applicant is eligible for the benefit of this scheme or not.
- After verifying the application, the pension amount is disbursed if it is approved. In this scheme ₹1000/- per month is transferred directly to bank account or post office through DBT as per recipient’s choice.
Old Age Allowance Related Queries (FAQs):
What is Old Age Allowance?
Old Age Allowance is a scheme of the Government of West Bengal, where a monthly allowance of ₹1000/- is provided to people aged 60 years and above.
Who will get old age allowance?
The West Bengal Old Age Allowance is available to both men and women in the state. Those who are 60 years or above and have no pension or other income amounting to ₹1000/- or less are eligible for this allowance.
How much is old age allowance?
The amount of West Bengal Old Age Allowance is ₹1000/- per month.
How to apply for old age allowance?
You can apply for Old Age Allowance from local Panchayat Office, BDO, SDO or Duare Sarkar Camp.
