Social Security & PensionsOnline & Offline

How to Apply for Manabik Pension Scheme

মানবিক পেনশন প্রকল্প

Complete step-by-step application guide for Manabik Pension Scheme (মানবিক পেনশন প্রকল্প), covering eligibility snapshot, mandatory documentation, submission procedures, and official portal links.

Application Mode:Online & Offline

Application Fee:Free of Cost (No application fee)

Processing Time:15 to 30 working days

Total Steps:5 Steps

1. Who Can Apply?

Full Criteria

Applicant must be a person with a certified disability of 40% or more
Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal
Applicant must satisfy the applicable state economic and social verification criteria
Applicant must complete the prescribed application and document verification process

2. Documents You May Need

Disability Certificate (Certifying 40% or More Disability)Mandatory

Official disability certificate issued by competent government medical board/authority.

Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Digital Card)Mandatory

Official identity document of the applicant or legal guardian (in case of minors).

West Bengal Residence ProofMandatory

Document certifying residential status in West Bengal.

Bank Account Passbook DetailsMandatory

Passbook copy clearly displaying Account Number, IFSC code, and beneficiary/guardian name.

Passport Size Photographs of ApplicantMandatory

Recent passport-sized coloured photographs for application records.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

Obtain Application Form

Collect the Jai Bangla / Manabik application form from the local BDO office, Municipality office, or Duare Sarkar camp.

Fill in Details Accurately

Complete applicant information, nature and percentage of disability, address, and bank details.

Attach Disability Certificate & Documents

Attach copy of disability certificate (40%+), identity proof, residence proof, bank passbook, and photos.

Submit to Designated Local Authority

Submit the application and enclosures to the BDO office (rural) or SDO / Municipality office (urban).

Verification, Sanction & DBT Enrollment

Authorities verify disability and residency records; upon departmental approval, ₹1,000 monthly pension begins via DBT.

4. After Applying & Status Tracking

Following submission, your application and submitted documents are verified by the designated block or department officials. Processing typically completes within 15 to 30 working days.

Offline Submission Center: Duare Sarkar Camp / BDO Office / Municipality Office

Track Application Status

Important Warnings & Advice

•Manabik Pension provides ₹1,000 per month to eligible persons with disabilities of 40% or more.
•Operates under the Government of West Bengal’s unified Jai Bangla social pension system.
•Requires a valid disability certificate issued by a competent government medical authority.
•The ₹609.07 Crore figure in the 2026–27 Budget Speech reflects total state disbursement during 2025–26 (covering 7.59 Lakh beneficiaries).
•Distinct from old-age pensions (Taposili Bandhu, Jai Johar) and education scholarships (Shikshashree, Medhashree).

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

West Bengal Finance Department — Budget Speech 2026–27Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal

Open Official Portal