What do you get under Widow Pension?
₹1,500 a month to widows from poor families by direct transfer, raised from ₹1,000 from August 2026.
Widow Pension: latest updates
- Widow pension raised from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 a month from 1 August 2026. official source
- Budget speech: ₹1,649 crore paid to 20.57 lakh widows in 2025-26. official source
Who is eligible for Widow Pension?
- Widows living in West Bengal, from poor families.
- Not getting another government pension.
Also check:
- The pension usually stops on remarriage; tell the office if your situation changes.
Documents needed for Widow Pension
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How to apply for Widow Pension
- Collect the widow pension form from the BDO office (rural) or the SDO or municipality office (urban).
- Attach your husband’s death certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook, photo and income proof, and submit at the same office.
- Keep the acknowledgement.
How to check Widow Pension 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 Widow Pension?
Widows living in West Bengal, from poor families. Not getting another government pension.
How much do I get under Widow Pension?
₹1,500 a month to widows from poor families by direct transfer, raised from ₹1,000 from August 2026.
What documents do I need for Widow Pension?
Death certificate of the earning member; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar).
How do I apply for Widow Pension?
Collect the widow pension form from the BDO office (rural) or the SDO or municipality office (urban). Attach your husband’s death certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook, photo and income proof, and submit at the same office. Keep the acknowledgement. Official site: https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Widow Pension 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 Widow Pension?
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 the widow pension in West Bengal?
₹1,500 a month from August 2026, up from ₹1,000.
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.