JJOAPS

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.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: पश्चिम बंगाल

नोडल विभाग: Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

श्रेणियाँ: बैंकिंग, वित्तीय सेवाएँ और बीमा, सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: पेंशन, वित्तीय सहायता

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Pension, Senior Citizen, Social Welfare, Financial Assistance, Scheduled Tribe

विवरण

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.

लाभ

A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary

A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.

पात्रता

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.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

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.

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

Can the pension be transferred to a joint bank account?: No, the pension is transferred only to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
Can a widow/widower avail of Jai Johar Pension?: Yes, as long as they meet the age criteria and do not receive any other pension, widows and widowers are eligible.
Can a person with disabilities avail of Jai Johar Pension?: Yes, individuals with disabilities falling within the ST communities and meeting the age criteria are eligible for the pensions.
Is there an income criterion for eligibility?: No, income is not a criterion; however, not receiving any other pension is a prerequisite.
How often are the applications processed?: The processing and disbursal of pensions occur bi-monthly.
Is there any assistance provided for completing the application process?: Yes, the application forms are available for free, and authorities can guide applicants through the process.
Can I submit a relative's caste certificate for eligibility?: Yes, a paternal relative's caste/tribe certificate is acceptable initially, but the applicant must obtain and submit their own later.
Are there specific age criteria for application?: Applicants must be in the age bracket of 60 and above at the time of application.
Is the pension provided in cash?: No, the pension amount is transferred directly to the individual's bank account.
What is the rate and periodicity of the pension?: The monthly pension is ₹1000, disbursed bi-monthly.
Which departments disburse Jai Johar Pension?: The Tribal Development Department handles Jai Johar pensions.

आधिकारिक लिंक

संदर्भ

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

Pension Senior Citizen Social Welfare Financial Assistance Scheduled Tribe

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।