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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.
Duare Sarkar (Government at Your Doorstep)
Government of West Bengal
Launched 2020. Camp-based single-window enrolment for many state schemes. 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.
🎁 Benefits
- Enrolment and applications for state schemes at local camps (status under the new government unconfirmed)
✅ Who can apply
- Residents of 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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e-Shram Registration (Unorganised Workers)
National database of unorganised workers giving an e-Shram card and access to social security benefits.
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Jai Johar Pension (ST Elders)
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