Joy Bangla Pension Scheme Status Check 2025: By Aadhaar Number

The West Bengal government provide financial assistance to elderly citizens of their state. This is one of the popular schemes in this state, known as the Joy Bangla Pension Scheme. In the scheme government will target especially senior citizens who do not have any other income source and rely on a pension for their livelihood. This scheme will ensure that senior citizens to take advantage of the scheme will live their remaining life comfortably. In the scheme government releases funds from time to time, so eligible beneficiaries will get the pension amount on time. This is also popular with the name of the West Bengal Old Age pension scheme.

Joy Bangla Pension Scheme Status

Joy Bangla is a pension scheme started by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to support senior citizens/Elderly individuals who are financially unstable. In this scheme government will provide a monthly pension so they will live their life with dignity. This financial support will depend on the applicant’s age and their financial status. This scheme helps senior citizens to reduce their financial dependency on a person.

Schema Name	Joy Bangla Pension/Old Age Pension
Beneficiary	Old Age Individuals
Age Limit	Above 60
Preference	SC, ST and Other Unprivileged Categories
Website	jaibangla.wb.gov.in

Benefits Of Scheme

When this scheme was launched, it had a target to cover senior citizens individuals which are financially not well-off and live below the poverty line. There are so many other benefits of the scheme that are mentioned below:

• This is a monthly pension scheme in which a fixed amount will be paid to the beneficiary every month.
• The Joy Bangla Pension amount is directly credited into the beneficiary account. So the beneficiary will get this amount without any delay.
• The economically weaker section of our society will benefit from the scheme. The scheme specially targets those who need it most.
• The scheme also helps families who are below the poverty line.
• The application process of the scheme is very simple. You can visit the local government office and easily apply for this scheme. The documentation process is also very minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

The West Bengal government set some eligibility criteria for the applicants. If you want to apply for this keep then check the eligibility criteria list:

• Applicants who want to apply for the Joy Bangla Pension Scheme must be above 60 years of age.
• Only the economically weaker section and low-income group families are eligible for this scheme.
• Only the permanent residents of West Bengal State are eligible to avail the benefit.
• Any person who is already receiving any type of pension is not eligible.
• Priority will be given to scheduled cast (SC), scheduled tribe (ST) and other unprivileged categories.

How To Apply Online for Joy Bangla Pension Scheme?

The process to apply for this pension scheme is very simple and accessible for every eligible person. You have to follow some steps:

• Applicants need to visit the official website of the West Bengal government for the online process.
• Offline applicants can visit their respective Panchayat office.
• Take the application form and fill this form with your information.
• With this application form, submit all your documents. And submit it to the panchayat office.
• When authorities receive your application form then they will cross-check all the information that you fill in your application form.
• Once your application is approved, the pension amount will start being received every month in your bank account.

Documentation Required

• Documentation for your age proof
• Aadhar card
• Ration card
• BPL certificate
• Family income proof
• Permanent residence proof
• Bank details
• Application form

Joy Bangla Pension Scheme Status Check

When the application process is completed, the next thing you can do is to check your pension application status. The government has made an online system for applicants to check the status.

• You have to visit the official website of Jai Bangla jaibangla.wb.gov.in
• On the main page, you will see a login section and a track application status button on screen.

• When you select the status button, then new page opens on your screen.
• In this page, you have to first select the scheme name, then select the option of search using beneficiary ID, mobile number or Aadhaar card number.
• It is totally up to you and your preference to choose this section.

• For example, if you choose beneficiary ID, then in the next box you have to enter your beneficiary ID number, fill in the captcha code and then click on the search button.
• Your application status (Accepted/Rejected/Pending) will be displayed on your screen.

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