What do you get under Manabik?
₹1,500 a month for persons with a disability of 40% or more, by direct transfer, raised from ₹1,000 from August 2026.
Manabik: latest updates
- Disability pension raised from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 a month from 1 August 2026. official source
- Budget speech: ₹609 crore paid to 7.59 lakh persons with disability under Manabik in 2025-26. official source
Who is eligible for Manabik?
- Persons with a disability of 40% or more, living in West Bengal.
- Not getting another government pension.
Also check:
- The disability must be 40% or more on your certificate or UDID card.
Documents needed for Manabik
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How to apply for Manabik
- Collect the Manabik form from the BDO office (rural) or the SDO or municipality office (urban).
- Attach the disability certificate or UDID card, Aadhaar, bank passbook and photo, and submit at the same office.
- Keep the acknowledgement.
How to check Manabik status
- Ask at the BDO, SDO or municipality office with your acknowledgement.
- Check your bank passbook or SMS for the monthly ₹1,500.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Manabik?
Persons with a disability of 40% or more, living in West Bengal. Not getting another government pension.
How much do I get under Manabik?
₹1,500 a month for persons with a disability of 40% or more, by direct transfer, raised from ₹1,000 from August 2026.
What documents do I need for Manabik?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate.
How do I apply for Manabik?
Collect the Manabik form from the BDO office (rural) or the SDO or municipality office (urban). Attach the disability certificate or UDID card, Aadhaar, bank passbook and photo, and submit at the same office. Keep the acknowledgement. Official site: https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Manabik status?
Ask at the BDO, SDO or municipality office with your acknowledgement. Check your bank passbook or SMS for the monthly ₹1,500.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Manabik?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is Manabik pension now?
₹1,500 a month from August 2026, up from ₹1,000.
Who can get Manabik pension?
A person with a disability of 40% or more living in West Bengal, who does not get another government pension.
Official sources
- All India Radio News, 21 July 2026: West Bengal raises social welfare pensions to ₹1,500
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.