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.
About the Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme 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
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
- The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from any other organization.
How to Apply for Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the office of Block Development Officer (BDO) / Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) / Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
- Office of the BDO in rural areas.
- Office of the SDO in Municipalities and Notified Areas- Commissioner Kolkata Municipal Corporation in KMC areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme 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…
Who is eligible for Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme?
The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme. The applicant shou…
What benefits does Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme provide?
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
How can I apply for Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme?
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the office of Block Development Officer (BDO) / Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) / Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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