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National Social Assistance Programme - Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)
Monthly pension for elderly persons from below-poverty-line households. States usually add to the central amount.
Samabyathi
Government of West Bengal
One-time funeral assistance to the family of a deceased person. Reported to have been started under the previous state government; after the May 2026 change of government check whether it continues, is renamed or is replaced.
Please double-check. This scheme record has not yet been verified by our editors against the official source. Amounts and rules may be out of date, so confirm on the official website before you apply.
🎁 Benefits
- One-time assistance for last rites (reported ₹2,000; confirm)
✅ Who can apply
- Families of the deceased in West Bengal
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- West Bengal residence proof
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, block / municipality office or the e-District / Duare Sarkar facilities
- Check the official West Bengal portal for the current process
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