Sarkari Yojana

Manabik Scheme

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
West Bengal
Quick Summary: West Bengal's Manabik Scheme pays a pension of ₹1,000 a month by DBT to persons with 40% disability who have been declared unfit for physical work. Applicants must have lived in the state for at least 10 years.

About Manabik Scheme

The Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal, launched the “Manabik” Scheme to give financial help to people who cannot work because of a disability. It aims to help them keep up a reasonable standard of living even though they cannot take up paid work.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

27 Mar 2018

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Manabik Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The scheme is for persons with a disability…

The scheme is for persons with a disability of 40%.

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On the date of applying for the Pension,…

On the date of applying for the Pension, the applicant must have lived in West Bengal for at least 10 Years.

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The beneficiary's family income must not go beyond…

The beneficiary's family income must not go beyond ₹1,00,000/- (One thousand) per month.

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The respective Medical officer must have declared the…

The respective Medical officer must have declared the differently abled person unfit for physical work.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Manabik Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Beneficiaries are paid ₹1,000/- every Month by DBT.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Disability Certificate from the Appropriate Authority, self-attested

Disability Certificate from the Appropriate Authority, self-attested.

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Copy of the Aadhaar card

Copy of the Aadhaar card.

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Digital Ration Card/ /EPIC card

Digital Ration Card/ /EPIC card.

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Copy of the Bank Pass Book's front page

Copy of the Bank Pass Book's front page.

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A colour photograph of passport size

A colour photograph of passport size.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2018-03-27

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Manabik Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Obtain the Application Form: The Pension Application Form is free and can be collected from the relevant office:
Rural Areas: the BDO Office or the Panchayat Samity Office concerned.
Municipal/Notified Areas (Outside KMC): the SDO Office.
KMC Area: the Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal. Submit the Application: Complete the form and hand it in to the right authority:
Rural Areas: Address the form to the District Magistrate and lodge it with the BDO or Panchayat Samity Office.
Municipal/Notified Areas (Outside KMC): Address the form to the District Magistrate and lodge it with the SDO.
KMC Area: Address the form to, and lodge it with, the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal.

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Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References