Old Age Pension To Handloom Weavers Under Coop. Fold

About This Scheme

The “Old Age Pension To Handloom Weavers" scheme has been implemented by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal. The objective of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance in the form of pension to a weaver member of a handloom cooperative society.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal. - The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above. - The applicant should be a weaver member of a handloom cooperative society. - The applicant should have worked for at least 10 years under the cooperative society on the date of making the application. - The applicant should not have any source of income. - The applicant should not be in a position to earn his/her livelihood. - The applicant should be permanently incapacitated for work due to physical or mental infirmity. - The applicant should not have any relation who can maintain him/her. - The applicant should not have availed any pension from the State Government or Government of India. Note: - Provided that the State Government may relax the condition regarding residence where the condition causes undue hardship.

Benefits

- An amount of ₹1000/- per month.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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