Objectives and social security benefits
The Manabik scheme provides essential monthly financial assistance to ensure economic independence and social dignity for persons with disabilities.
- Monthly financial pension deposited directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- Assists individuals with severe physical, visual, hearing, or neurological disabilities.
- Integrated under the state's comprehensive Jai Bangla social security umbrella.
- Assists with personal living expenses, special dietary requirements, and routine medical care.
Eligibility criteria and disability certification
Applicants must satisfy statutory residency, income, and medical disability criteria.
- Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal for at least 10 years at the time of application.
- Certified disability of 40 percent or higher issued by an authorized government hospital medical board or possessing a valid UDID card.
- Family annual income must not exceed the ceiling notified by the state social welfare department.
- Applicant must not be receiving another regular government pension or statutory financial allowance.
Application procedure and status tracking
Applications can be submitted at local Block Development Offices (BDO) in rural areas, Sub-Divisional Offices (SDO) or municipalities in urban areas, or during Duare Sarkar outreach camps. Applicants can track verification progress and monthly payment disbursements through the official Jai Bangla or Samarth portal (samarth.wb.gov.in) using their beneficiary ID or Aadhaar number.
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Common questions
What minimum percentage of disability is required for the Manabik Pension Scheme?
Applicants must have a certified disability of 40 percent or above verified by an authorised government medical board.
Where can residents of West Bengal apply for the Manabik pension?
Applications can be submitted at the local BDO office in rural blocks, municipality desks in towns, or at official Duare Sarkar camps.
How can beneficiaries check their Manabik pension payment status?
Beneficiaries can track status online through the state Samarth portal (samarth.wb.gov.in) using their Aadhaar or beneficiary registration ID.
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